Apc mice: models, modifiers and mutants.
Pathol Res Pract
; 204(7): 479-90, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
The mouse provides an excellent in vivo system with which to model human diseases and to test therapies. Mutations in the Adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene are required to initiate familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and are also important in sporadic colorectal cancer tumorigenesis. The (multiple intestinal neoplasia Min) mouse contains a point mutation in the Apc gene, develops numerous adenomas and was the first model used to study the involvement of the Apc gene in intestinal tumorigenesis. The model has provided examples of modifying loci (called Modifiers of Min Mom) in mice, demonstrating the principle of genetic modulation of disease severity. A spectrum of Apc mutant mice has since been developed, each with defining characteristics, some more able to accurately model human polyposis and colon cancer. We will focus our review on Apc mutant mouse models, the advent of models with concurrent or compound mutations and the importance of genetic background when modeling polyposis and cancer. Brief consideration will be given to the use of these models in drug testing.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Colorretais
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Genes APC
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Polipose Adenomatosa do Colo
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Modelos Animais de Doenças
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pathol Res Pract
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido