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Oxidative Stress in Animal Models with Special Reference to Experimental Porcine Endotoxemia

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Animal experiments offer a unique possibility to tailor study design and to standardize the experiment in a way that allows us to repeat challenges, monitoring and interventions according to scientific rationale. The animal models described in this chapter are thought to replicate human disorders where oxidative stress is a major component. These experimental settings are focused on inflammatory diseases, with particular focus on sepsis models, each animal model having its own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the study rationale, it is possible to use specific animal models. In studies where the role of the genetic expression is thought to be evaluated, knockout mice are of utmost importance for the understanding of the synthesis of a functional gene product. When biological variables are used to determine and evaluate pathophysiological events, it is essential to know that the bioassay is applicable as well as knowledge to interpret detection limits and potential cross-reactions to other related compounds. Since inflammatory challenges differ between various types of animals, responses may not exactly reflect the reactions that occur in man. Species differences in both the innate immune systems, which offer immediate defense against infection in a nonspecific fashion, and the adaptive immune responses, which provide the vertebrate immune system with the capability to distinguish and recall identifiable pathogens are important limitations. Cascade systems and receptor expression are other examples where interpretative care must be taken. Nevertheless, animal models offer a unique ­possibility to study serious reactions and events, which are generally impossible to induce experimentally in man.

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Lipcsey, M., Eriksson, M., Basu, S. (2011). Oxidative Stress in Animal Models with Special Reference to Experimental Porcine Endotoxemia. In: Basu, S., Wiklund, L. (eds) Studies on Experimental Models. Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-956-7_23

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