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Animal models in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-an overview
(Informa Healthcare, 2014-08-01)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive airway obstruction resultant from an augmented inflammatory response of the respiratory tract to noxious particles and gases. Previous reports ...
Genetically modified animals for use in research and biotechnology
(Ribeirão Preto, 2010)
Transgenic animals are used extensively in the study of in vivo gene function, as models for human diseases and in the production of biopharmaceuticals. The technology behind obtaining these animals involves molecular ...
Modelo experimental de úlcera traumática em mucosa jugal de ratos
(2011-05-01)
Purpose: To establish an experimental model of traumatic ulcer in rat cheek mucosa for utilization in future alternative therapy studies. Methods: A total of 60 adult male rats (250 - 300g) were used. Ulceration of the ...
Histological and histomorphometrical alterations of the periodontal ligament in gerbils submitted to teeth extraction
(2008-08-01)
This study verified the effect of unilateral teeth extraction on the periodontal ligament in gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). Ten adult male gerbils weighing about 50 g had induced occlusal alterations by upper left molar ...
Arterial hypertension perpetuates alveolar bone loss
(2013-01-07)
Few studies have focused on the impact of hypertension on the progression of periodontitis (PD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether hypertension affects PD by enhancing bone loss even after the stimulus for ...
The monosodium glutamate (MSG) obese rat as a model for the study of exercise in obesity
(2002-12-01)
Obesity is an increasing problem in several countries, leading to health problems. Physical exercise, in turn, can be used effectively by itself or in combination with dietary restriction to trigger weight loss. The present ...