Improved mouse models

I-54: New Models for Human and Mouse Genetic

The possibility to reprogram somatic human cells will greatly and deeply change genetic approach and allow the development of new tools to study genetics diseases. Indeed, our ability to study human genetic diseases suffers from the lack of valid in vitro models. The latter should (i) be originating from human primary cells, (ii) be able to self-renew for a long time and (iii) be able to differ...

Mouse models and mouse supermodels

report that Hedgehog (HH) signalling is essential for growth of human colon carcinoma (CC) (Varnat et al, 2009). In the accompanying Closeup article (Gulino et al, 2009) state that while participation of the HH pathway in CC has been controversial because of conflicting and contradictory data (Varnat et al, 2009) resolve this controversy. Although I agree the study resolves the controversy, it ...

Mouse models and mouse supermodels

report that Hedgehog (HH) signalling is essential for growth of human colon carcinoma (CC) (Varnat et al, 2009). In the accompanying Closeup article (Gulino et al, 2009) state that while participation of the HH pathway in CC has been controversial because of conflicting and contradictory data (Varnat et al, 2009) resolve this controversy. Although I agree the study resolves the controversy, it ...

Improved Statistical Alignment Models

Immune deficiency in mouse models for inherited peripheral neuropathies leads to improved myelin maintenance.

The adhesive cell surface molecule P(0) is the most abundant glycoprotein in peripheral nerve myelin and fulfills pivotal functions during myelin formation and maintenance. Mutations in the corresponding gene cause hereditary demyelinating neuropathies. In mice heterozygously deficient in P(0) (P(0)(+/-) mice), an established animal model for a subtype of hereditary neuropathies, T-lymphocytes ...