Journal of International Oncology ›› 2013, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (12): 915-918.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2013.12.011

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Research progress of esophageal cancer mouse models

MA  Wei, WANG  Kai, CHENG  Yu-Feng   

  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Ji′nan 250012, China
  • Online:2013-12-10 Published:2013-12-26
  • Contact: CHENG Yu-Feng E-mail:qlcyf@126.com

Abstract: he esophageal cancer mouse models have three categories: chemical carcinogenesis model, xenograft tumor model and genetic engineering model. Chemical carcinogenesis model can simulate well the pathological processes of human esophageal cancer and is prepared simply. Xenograft tumor model is currently the most commonly used esophageal cancer animal model, which has advantages of rapid tumor formation, higher tumor formation rate and lower cost. Genetic engineering model involves mainly p53, Cyclin D1, Brca1 and p120ctn, and it helps to understand the biological characteristics of tumors, but it is expensive and the preparation time is long.

Key words: Esophageal neoplasms, Mice, Disease models, animal, Genetic engineering