Immune-Deficient Animals-4th International Workshop on Immune-Deficient Animals in Experimental Research
1984
Immune-Deficient Animals Workshop Proceedings
publication
Author Information
Author(s): B. Sordat, J.V. Moore
Primary Institution: Paterson Laboratories, Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute
Conclusion
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the capabilities and challenges of using immune-deficient animals in research.
Supporting Evidence
- Immune-deficient rodents can generate complexity similar to immune-competent animals.
- The book includes a section on disease in immune-deficient animals.
- Critical overview of tumorigenicity assays is provided.
- Discussion on the differences between human tumor parenchyma and murine stroma is included.
Takeaway
This book is about how animals without immune systems can still be useful for research, even though they have some unique challenges.
Limitations
The book lacks a clear review or rapporteur-type paper in some sections.
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