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Brandacher, G; Grahammer, J; Sucher, R; Lee, WP.
Animal models for basic and translational research in reconstructive transplantation.
Birth Defects Res C Embryo Today. 2012; 96(1):39-50
Doi: 10.1002/bdrc.21002
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- Sucher Robert
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- Abstract:
- Reconstructive transplantation represents a bona fide option for select patients with devastating tissue loss, which could better restore the appearance, anatomy, and function than any other conventional treatment currently available. Despite favorable outcomes, broad clinical application of reconstructive transplantation is limited by the potential side effects of chronic multidrug immunosuppression. Thus, any reconstructive measures to improve these non-life-threatening conditions must address a delicate balance of risks and benefits. Today, several exciting novel therapeutic strategies, such as the implementation of cellular therapies including bone marrow or stem cells that integrate the concepts of immune regulation with those of nerve regeneration, are on the horizon. The development of reliable and reproducible small and large animal models is essential for the study of the unique immunological and biological aspects of vascularized composite allografts and to translate such novel immunoregulatory and tolerance-inducing strategies and therapeutic concepts from the bench to bedside. This review provides an overview of the multitude of small and large animal models that have been particularly designed for basic and translational research related to reconstructive transplantation.
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- Animals - administration & dosage
- Immune System - drug effects, physiology
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- Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects
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- Plastic Surgery Procedures - methods
- Regenerative Medicine - administration & dosage
- Stem Cell Transplantation - methods
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- reconstructive transplantation
- animal model
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