Zebrafish models of the immune response: taking it on the ChIn
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The zebrafish is proving to be an extremely versatile new experimental model for unraveling the mysteries of innate immunity and has considerable promise as a system for the identification of novel modulators of this crucial biological process. A rate-limiting fa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Biology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7007/8/148 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>The zebrafish is proving to be an extremely versatile new experimental model for unraveling the mysteries of innate immunity and has considerable promise as a system for the identification of novel modulators of this crucial biological process. A rate-limiting factor, however, is the mechanical stimulus required to induce the inflammatory response. A new chemically induced inflammation assay ('ChIn' assay) published in <it>BMC Biology </it>obviates this requirement and seems set to accelerate progress in the field.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1741-7007 |