The miniature pig: as an experimental model for dental and orofacial research
Journal Title: Biomedical Transformation - Year 2021, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Because its anatomical morphology, physiological structure and pathological mechanism of the oral and maxillofacial systems are more similar to human, miniature pig has significant advantages as a model ani‐ mal for oral and maxillofacial biomedical research. Based on the extensive research by our team in the areas of tooth development, salivary gland injury protection, tooth and supporting tissue regeneration and restoration, as well as the progress of oral and maxillofacial biomedical research using miniature pigs by other groups, we review the applications of miniature pig model in fundamental and translational research.
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Zhou Jian, Yang Zi, Wang Songlin
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