Animal Models in Behçet's Disease
Author
Source
Pathology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Behçet's disease is a chronic, recurrent, multisystemic, inflammatory disorder affecting mainly the oral and urogenital mucosa and the uveal tract.
Although the etiology and pathogenesis of Behçet's disease are unknown, numerous etiologies have been proposed, including environmental, infectious, and immunological factors; an autoimmune basis, characterized by circulating immune complexes and complement activation, has gained increasing acceptance.
To test and understand immunopathogenesis of Behçet's disease, animal models were developed based on enviromental pollutants, bacterial and human heat shock protein derived peptides, and virus injections.
Using these animal models separately and/or concurrently allows for a more effective investigation into Behçet's disease.
Animal models developed in the last 10 years aim at the development of efficient and safe treatment options.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yildirim, Ozlem. 2012. Animal Models in Behçet's Disease. Pathology Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459401
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yildirim, Ozlem. Animal Models in Behçet's Disease. Pathology Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459401
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yildirim, Ozlem. Animal Models in Behçet's Disease. Pathology Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459401
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-459401