A lacrimal gland is a lacrimal gland, but rodent's and rabbit's are not human.
Ocul Surf
; 8(3): 111-34, 2010 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-20712969
Research into the physiological processes governing both normal and abnormal functions of the lacrimal gland has used animal models to provide insights that might be applied to improving our understanding of human disease and designing of beneficial therapeutic interventions. Animal models most frequently used are mice, rats, and rabbits. As participants in research into normal and abnormal lacrimal gland function, the authors have observed significant differences between the various animal models, and these differences must be considered in investigational studies. This review summarizes a wide range of topics, including structural organization of the lacrimal gland and the immunological, secretomotor and hormonal processes regulating lacrimal gland function in all three animal models. In addition, comparisons with relevant aspects of the human lacrimal gland are included where permitted by available data.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Modelos Animales
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Aparato Lagrimal
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ocul Surf
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos