Animal Models for imaging
Animal models can be used in the study of disease. This chapter discusses imaging animal models to elucidate the process of human disease. The mouse is used as the primary model. Though this choice simplifies many research choices, it necessitates compromises for in vivo imaging. In the future, we c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2002-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2002/760473 |
| Summary: | Animal models can be used in the study of disease. This chapter discusses imaging animal models to elucidate the process of human disease. The mouse is used as the primary model. Though this choice simplifies many research choices, it necessitates compromises for in vivo imaging. In the future, we can expect improvements in both animal models and imaging techniques. |
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| ISSN: | 0278-0240 1875-8630 |