Transgenic Animals as Model Systems for Human Diseases
Author | : Erwin F. Wagner |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 187 |
Release | : 2013-04-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783662029251 |
ISBN-13 | : 3662029251 |
Rating | : 4/5 (251 Downloads) |
Download or read book Transgenic Animals as Model Systems for Human Diseases written by Erwin F. Wagner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the current concepts used in transgenic research, an increasingly important tool to study the regulation and function of genes, are illustrated in this book. With these techniques, animal models can be used to study human diseases; this opens up new possibilities in both applied and basic research. Specifically, the ability to introduce genes into the germline of mice and the successful expression of the inserted gene within an organism provide new insights and opportunities for biomedical research. The discussion here shows how a detailed analysis of the underlying molecular mechanisms will provide new insights into the genetic origin of certain diseases and will lead to a better understanding of normal and abnormal physiological processes.