Improvement of preclinical animal models for autoimmune-mediated disorders via reverse translation of failed therapies

Boris Hart, Anwar Jagessar, Yolanda Kap, KG Haanstra, IHCHM Philippens, C Serguera, J Langermans, M Vierboom

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Abstract

The poor translational validity of autoimmune-mediated inflammatory disease (AIMID) models in inbred and specific pathogen-free (SPF) rodents underlies the high attrition of new treatments for the corresponding human disease. Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is a frequently used preclinical AIMID model. We discuss here how crucial information needed for the innovation of current preclinical models can be obtained from postclinical analysis of the nonhuman primate EAE model, highlighting the mechanistic reasons why some therapies fail and others succeed. These new insights can also help identify new targets for treatment.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)1394-1401
Number of pages8
JournalDrug Discovery Today
Volume19
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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