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Methods and Evaluation of Animal Models of Induced Pulmonary Tuberculosis

ZHANG Dan-shen,ZHANG Jian-mei   

  1. Hebei University of Science and Technology,Shijiazhuang,050018,China
  • Online:2019-12-26 Published:2020-03-03
  • Contact: 张丹参,女,博士生导师;研究方向:神经药理学,人类疾病动物模型;Tel:+86-0311-81668016,E-mail:zhangds2011@126.com
  • About author:张健美,女,硕士研究生;研究方向:神经药理学;E-mail:2362872998@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    河北省自然科学基金项目(No.H2016208058),河北省高等学校科学技术研究项目(No.ZD2016009)

Abstract:

Tuberculosis is an important zoonotic disease that threatens global human health. Tuberculosis is caused by infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB),which can affect the body and cause lung infections. It is the most common respiratory disease. The animal model of tuberculosis is used for four basic purposes:to elucidate the virulence strategies of pathogens;to determine the mechanisms by which natural and vaccine-induced resistance;to screen for new anti-tuberculosis drug candidates;and to screen for novel vaccines. Some models provide the ability to manipulate and monitor the immune system in great detail(eg,mice),while other models more faithfully reproduce specific aspects of the pathogenesis of human TB.

Key words: tuberculosis, animal model, method evaluation

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