Animal Models of Colorectal Cancer: From Spontaneous to Genetically Engineered Models and Their Applications

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common gastrointestinal malignancies in humans, affecting approximately 1.8 million people worldwide. This disease has a major social impact and high treatment costs. Animal models allow us to understand and follow the colon cancer progression; thus, in vivo stud...

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Main Authors: Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves, Bruno A.L. Mendes, Rita Silva-Reis, Ana I. Faustino-Rocha, Adelina Gama, Paula A. Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/4/59