Application of Animal Models in Melanin-Related Studies
- VernacularTitle:黑色素相关研究中动物模型的应用进展
- Author:
Shuyu GUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Melanin;
Laboratory animal;
Zebrafish;
Smyth line chicken;
C57BL mouse
- From:
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica
2009;17(6):475-477
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
To provide reference to melanin-related studies,this paper reviews the melanin-related experimental animals,commonly used in the diseases mechanism studies and prevention and treatment researches. A variety of melanin-related animal models, such as zebrafish, Smyth line chicken, C57BL mouse, hairless mouse and brownish guinea pig are introduced in this paper and provide a valuable reference for future research.