The importance of animal specificity in animal experimentation, part I: Anatomy in relation to pediatric urology.

Authors :: Fossum M
Kaefer M
Bagli D
Harper L
Herbst KW
Nelson CP
Braga LH
Nieuwhof-Leppink A
Kalfa N
Garriboli M
Cascio S
Source :: Journal of pediatric urology [J Pediatr Urol] 2024 Apr; Vol. 20 (2), pp. 312-314. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 16.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Why and when is animal experimentation relevant? The answer to this question depends on the research question. In this short educational article we aim to raise awareness of the importance of formulating a very specific research question before choosing an animal species. An awareness of anatomical and physiological differences vis-a-vis similarities between species, will increase the potential for obtaining data that is relevant for translation to human conditions.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest None.<br /> (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

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