The Minipig in Biomedical Research
  1. 662 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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The Minipig in Biomedical Research is a comprehensive resource for research scientists on the potential and use of the minipig in basic and applied biomedical research, and the development of drugs and chemicals. Written by acknowledged experts in the field, and drawing on the authors' global contacts and experience with regulatory authorities and

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Editors
  5. Contributors
  6. Chapter 1: History and Development of Miniature, Micro- and Minipigs
  7. Chapter 2: Husbandry and Management
  8. Chapter 3: Diseases of Minipigs
  9. Chapter 4: International Transportation of Minipigs
  10. Chapter 5: Ethical Issues in the Use of Minipigs in Animal Research
  11. Chapter 6: Animal Welfare Issues
  12. Chapter 7: Stress in Experiments : Stress Issues in Porcine Research
  13. Chapter 8: Dosing Methods
  14. Chapter 9: In-Life Clinical Observations
  15. Chapter 10: Minipigs in Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) Studies
  16. Chapter 11: The Minipig in Safety Pharmacology
  17. Chapter 12: Dermal Toxicity Studies : Skin Architecture, Metabolism, Penetration and Toxicological and Pharmacological Methods
  18. Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal Tract
  19. Chapter 14: Heart and Cardiotoxicity
  20. Chapter 15: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
  21. Chapter 16: The Kidney
  22. Chapter 17: Reproductive System Including Studies in Juvenile Minipigs
  23. Chapter 18: The Endocrine System
  24. Chapter 19: Skeletal System
  25. Chapter 20: Ocular Examination and Background Observations
  26. Chapter 21: Spontaneous/Background Pathology of Gƶttingen Minipig
  27. Chapter 22: A Comparative Assessment of the Pig, Mouse and Human Genomes : Structural and Functional Analysis of Genes Involved in Immunity and Inflammation
  28. Chapter 23: The Immune System of Pigs : Structure and Function
  29. Chapter 24: Transplantation in Miniature Swine
  30. Chapter 25: Xenotransplantation
  31. Chapter 26: Porcine Endogenous Retroviruses in Xenotransplantation : A Review of the Importance of PERVs in Porcine Studies, with Particular Emphasis on the Minipig
  32. Chapter 27: Immunotoxicology : Studies in the Minipig
  33. Chapter 28: Creation and Conservation of Genetically Modified Pigs : Applications to Genetic Disease Model and Xenotransplantation
  34. Chapter 29: Stem Cell Research and Minipigs
  35. Chapter 30: Minipig Models of Diabetes Mellitus
  36. Chapter 31: Minipig in Biomedical Research : Diet-Induced Atherosclerosis
  37. Chapter 32: Hemorrhage and Resuscitation Models Using theĀ MiniatureĀ Swine
  38. Chapter 33: Oral Biology and Dental Models
  39. Chapter 34: Osteoporosis Model in Minipigs
  40. Chapter 35: Wound Healing Models
  41. Chapter 36: The Minipig in Chemical, Biological, and RadiologicalĀ Research
  42. Chapter 37: The Minipig and Pig in Medical Device Research
  43. Chapter 38: Regulatory Aspects: Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Food Additives : Minipigs and Global Safety Regulations*
  44. Chapter 39: Adverse Responses to Drugs in Man : Critical Comparison of Reported Toxicological Findings inĀ MinipigsĀ andĀ Humans
  45. Chapter 40: Regulatory Acceptance of the Minipig in Non-Pharmaceutical Industry and Research
  46. Chapter 41: Future Prospects : Possibilities and Perspectives
  47. Back Cover