Animal model having a chimeric human liver
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    发明授权
    Animal model having a chimeric human liver 有权
    具有嵌合人肝脏的动物模型

    公开(公告)号:US07498479B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-03

    申请号:US11517941

    申请日:2006-09-07

    摘要: The present invention features a non-human animal model that is susceptible to infection by human hepatotrophic pathogens, particularly human hepatitis C virus (HCV). The model is based on a non-human, immunocompromised transgenic animal having a human-mouse chimeric liver, where the transgene provides for expression of a urokinase-type plasminogen activator in the liver. The invention also features methods for identifying candidate therapeutic agents, e.g., agents having antiviral activity against HCV infection. The animals of the invention are also useful in assessing toxicity of various agents, as well as the activity of agents in decreasing blood lipids.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的特征在于非人动物模型,其易受人类肝营养性病原体特别是人丙型肝炎病毒(HCV)的感染。 该模型基于具有人 - 小鼠嵌合肝的非人免疫受损转基因动物,其中转基因提供在肝脏中表达尿激酶型纤溶酶原激活物。 本发明还涉及用于鉴定候选治疗剂的方法,例如具有抗HCV感染的抗病毒活性的试剂。 本发明的动物也可用于评估各种药物的毒性,以及药物在降低血脂中的活性。