Mouse models for human lung cancer

Meuwissen, R; Berns, A

HERO ID

1576434

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

2005

Language

English

PMID

15769940

HERO ID 1576434
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 2005
Title Mouse models for human lung cancer
Authors Meuwissen, R; Berns, A
Journal Genes & Development
Volume 19
Issue 6
Page Numbers 643-664
Abstract In recent years several new mouse models for lung cancer have been described. These include models for both non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). Tumorigenesis in these conditional mouse tumor models can be initiated in adult mice through Cre-recombinase-induced activation of oncogenic mutations in a subset of the cells. They present a marked improvement over mouse models that depend on carcinogen induction of tumors. These models permit us to study the consecutive steps involved in initiation and progression and allow us to address questions like the cell of origin, and the role of cancer stem cells in the maintenance of these tumors. They now need to be validated as suitable preclinical models for intervention studies in which questions with respect to therapy response and resistance can be addressed.
Doi 10.1101/gad.1284505
Pmid 15769940
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