scholarly journals In vivo animal models in periodontal research - focus on rodents

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-175
Author(s):  
E. I. Firkova
Keyword(s):  
Animal Models ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Large Species ◽  
In Vivo Experiments ◽  
Data Translation ◽  
In Vivo Animal Models ◽  
Periodontal Research

Periodontal research has developed very fast in the last two decades. Although at this stage of science a lot of genetic and molecular-based trials are performed in order to elucidate the complex etiology, pathophysiology, biofilm-host interactions and responses on genetic and cellular level, in vivo animal models are still used. In many ways, in vivo experiments are superior to in vitro tests when the dynamics of the immune-inflammatory nature of the periodontal disease and peri-implantitis and the specific healing of soft and hard tissues is concerned. Screening the efficacy, mechanisms of action and application of different biomaterials requires in vivo experiments, be-fore the data translation to clinical settings. A number of small animals like rodents and large species like dogs and nonhuman primates are involved in periodontal research. As live creatures are used, the design of the studies must be well defined, with regard to the type of the animals, most suitable for the tested hypothesis, observation period, sample size, study power, critical size defects, and specific testing sites.

scholarly journals Preclinical characterization of dostarlimab, a therapeutic anti-PD-1 antibody with potent activity to enhance immune function in in vitro cellular assays and in vivo animal models

mAbs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1954136
Author(s):  
Sujatha Kumar ◽  
Srimoyee Ghosh ◽  
Geeta Sharma ◽  
Zebin Wang ◽  
Marilyn R. Kehry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Models ◽  
Immune Function ◽  
Cellular Assays ◽  
In Vivo Animal Models

In-vitro and in-vivo Evaluation of Anti-asthmatic Activity of Eugenia jambolana bark

2021 ◽  
pp. 3337-3342
Author(s):  
Bhong Prabha N. ◽  
Naikawade Nilofar. S. ◽  
Mali Pratibha. R. ◽  
Bindu Madhavi. S.
Keyword(s):  
Mast Cell ◽  
Mast Cells ◽  
Animal Models ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Eugenia Jambolana ◽  
In Vivo Animal Models

Objectives: The present study designed to evaluate the Antiasthmatic activity of aqueous extract of bark of Eugenia Jambolana (AEEJ) on in vitro and in vivo animal models. Materials and methods: Different in vitro and in vivo animal models was used to study the anti asthmatic activity as isolated goat tracheal chain preparation, Acetylcholine and Histamine induced bronconstriction in guinea pigs, effect of drug extract on histamine release from mast cell was checked by clonidine-induced mast cell degranulation, and milk-induced eosinophilia and leukocytosis. Results: In-vitro study on goat tracheal chain preparation revealed that aqueous extract of Eugenia jambolana (AEEJ)bark exerted antagonistic effect on the histamine induced contraction. (P<0.05) The guinea pigs when exposed to 0.2% histamine aerosol showed signs of progressive dyspnoea leading to convulsions. AEEJ significantly prolonged the latent period of convulsions (PCT) as compared to control following the exposure of histamine (0.2%) aerosol (P<0.01). The observation of present study indicates aqueous extract of Eugenia jambolana shows significant inhibition of milk induced eosinophilia and leukocytosis. Group of animals pretreated with aqueous Eugenia jambolana bark extract showed significant reduction in degranulation of mast cells when challenged with clonidine. The prevention of degranulation process by the aqueous Eugenia jambolana bark extract (P<0.01) indicates a possible stabilizing effect on the mast cells, indicating mast cell stabilizing activity. Conclusions: Thus, AEEJ showed antihistaminic, mast cell stabilizing and protective in guinea pigs against histamine induced PCD, reduced eosinophilia and leukocytosis and hence possesses potential role in the treatment of asthma.

scholarly journals Past and Future of in-vitro and in-vivo Animal Models for Diabetes: A Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (4s) ◽  
pp. s522-s530
Author(s):  
Hemlata Dewangan ◽  
Raj Kumar Tiwari ◽  
Vikas Sharma ◽  
Shiv Shankar Shukla ◽  
Trilochan Satapathy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Models ◽  
In Vivo Animal Models

In Vitro Toxicology: A Challenge for the 21st Century

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (1_part_1) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Marcel B. Roberfroid ◽  
Fabienne Goethals
Keyword(s):  
Animal Models ◽  
Animal Experimentation ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Minor Role ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Animal Protection ◽  
In Vivo Tests ◽  
Animal Tests

Foreword — Animal experimentation is an emotional topic, which arouses passionate feelings both in animal protection groups and in the scientific community. For many years, antivivisectionists have fought for the abolition of all animal experimentation, whereas other groups campaign for suppression/reduction of the level of pain animals suffer because of experimentation. Despite all these efforts, the number of animals used in scientific research does not seem to have decreased significantly during the last few years. At best, this number remains constant or shows minor reductions in some countries, whereas in others it is still increasing. In addition to this situation, which certainly does not satisfy the antivivisectionists, the validity of the use of animal models in biomedical research is increasingly being questioned. On the other hand, a number of developments and projects exist which attest to the growing interest of scientists in in vitro models which use few, or even no, animals. Such a change in attitude is particularly evident in practice and research in toxicology, which uses a large number of animals. Taking into account the special status of toxicology among the biomedical sciences, since its practice is required and defined by laws and directives, a semantic problem exists over which adjective should be applied to describe such new methods. For some, it must be alternative — for consistancy to underline the possibility of replacing classical in vivo tests with new in vitro tests, the validity of which is demonstrated by reference to these in vivo tests. For others, it has to be complementary — to characterise the new protocols and the new experimental models which are of interest, because they contribute to the improvement of toxicology by strengthening its scientific nature. For a third group, it must be adjunct — to emphasise the relatively minor role of non-animal tests in relation to the conventional animal tests. It is the second concept that is favoured in this article. The experimental models to which it applies will, according to the Three Rs of Russell & Burch (1), lead either to the replacement of animal models, or to a reduction in the number of animals used or to refinement of test procedures in order to minimise the suffering and stress caused to animals.

Trace elements and DNA damage

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 354-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. O'Connor
Keyword(s):  
Dna Damage ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Animal Models ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Oxidative Damage ◽  
Physiological Conditions ◽  
In Vivo Animal Models

A number of studies (mainly in vitro and in vivo animal models) have examined the interaction of trace elements with DNA. Normal dietary levels of various trace elements are required to prevent the occurrence of oxidative damage, and deficiency may increase susceptibility. Conversely, overload of some trace elements, including copper and iron, has been demonstrated to result in adverse effects. However, under normal physiological conditions, such overloads are unlikely to occur.

scholarly journals Calorie Restriction Effect of Heat-Processed Onion Extract (ONI) Using In Vitro and In Vivo Animal Models

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Ri Kang ◽  
Hwang-Yong Choi ◽  
Jung-Yun Lee ◽  
Soo Jang ◽  
Hanna Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Models ◽  
Calorie Restriction ◽  
Onion Extract ◽  
In Vivo Animal Models

scholarly journals The Postprandial Anti-Hyperglycemic Effect of Pyridoxine and Its Derivatives Using In Vitro and In Vivo Animal Models

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyuk Hwa Kim ◽  
Yu-Ri Kang ◽  
Jung-Yun Lee ◽  
Hung-Bae Chang ◽  
Ki Won Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Models ◽  
In Vivo Animal Models ◽  
Hyperglycemic Effect

scholarly journals Organometallic iron complexes as potential cancer therapeutics.

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Mojžišová ◽  
Ján Mojžiš ◽  
Janka Vašková
Keyword(s):  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Cancer Therapeutics ◽  
Iron Complexes ◽  
Cytotoxic Agents ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
In Vivo Experiments

Metal-containing drugs have long been used for medicinal purposes in more or less empirical way. The potential of these anticancer agents has only been fully realised and explored since the discovery of the biological activity of cisplatin. Cisplatin and carboplatin have been two of the most successful anti-cancer agents ever developed, and are currently used to treat ovarian, lung and testicular cancers. They share certain side effects, so their clinical use is severely limited by dose-limiting toxicity. Inherent or acquired resistance is a second problem often associated with platinum-based drugs, with further limits of their clinical use. These problems have prompted chemists to employ different strategies in development of the new metal-based anticancer agents with different mechanisms of action. There are various metal complexes still under development and investigation for the future cancer treatment use. In the search for novel bio-organometallic molecules, iron containing anti-tumoral agents are enjoying an increasing interest and appear very promising as the potential drug candidates. Iron, as an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes and physiological processes, may be less toxic than non essential metals, such as platinum. Up to now, some of iron complexes have been tested as cytotoxic agents and found to be endowed with an antitumor activity in several in vitro tests (on cultured cancer cell lines) and few in vivo experiments (e. g. on Ehrlich's ascites carcinoma). Although the precise molecular mechanism is yet to be defined, a number of observations suggest that the reactive oxygen species can play important role in iron-induced cytotoxicty. This review covers some relevant examples of research on the novel iron complexes.

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