ABSTRACT

The Minipig in Biomedical Research is a comprehensive resource for research scientists on the potential and use of the minipig in basic and applied biomedical research, and the development of drugs and chemicals. Written by acknowledged experts in the field, and drawing on the authors' global contacts and experience with regulatory authorities and

chapter 2|20 pages

Husbandry and Management

chapter 3|32 pages

Diseases of Minipigs

chapter 4|8 pages

International Transportation of Minipigs

chapter 6|8 pages

Animal Welfare Issues

chapter 8|10 pages

Dosing Methods

chapter 9|16 pages

In-Life Clinical Observations

chapter 11|26 pages

The Minipig in Safety Pharmacology

chapter 13|26 pages

Gastrointestinal Tract

chapter 14|6 pages

Heart and Cardiotoxicity

chapter 15|10 pages

Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

chapter 16|10 pages

The Kidney

chapter 18|6 pages

The Endocrine System

chapter 19|10 pages

Skeletal System

chapter 24|16 pages

Transplantation in Miniature Swine

chapter 25|14 pages

Xenotransplantation

chapter 27|18 pages

Immunotoxicology: Studies in the Minipig

chapter 29|14 pages

Stem Cell Research and Minipigs

chapter 30|24 pages

Minipig Models of Diabetes Mellitus

chapter 33|26 pages

Oral Biology and Dental Models

chapter 34|8 pages

Osteoporosis Model in Minipigs

chapter 35|8 pages

Wound Healing Models