General topic: applications of transgenic rabbits in biomedical research - based on literature search

S. Zhao; K. Wei; Q. Yu; Y. Li; F. Cheg; Y. Wang; P. Yang; J. Fan; E. Liu

doi:10.4995/wrs.2010.7279

Authors

S. Zhao Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine
K. Wei Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Q. Yu Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Y. Li Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine
F. Cheg Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Y. Wang Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine
P. Yang Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine
J. Fan University of Yamanashi
E. Liu Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4995/wrs.2010.7279

Keywords:

transgenic rabbits, biomedical research, atherosclerosis, bioreactor

Abstract

Transgenic rabbits are widely used as a model organism for biomedical research, and the transgenic rabbit system is especially valuable because it ï¬lls an important niche between laboratory mice and larger domesticated mammals. In order to describe the current status and development trends of the use of transgenic rabbits in biomedical research precisely, we performed a quantitative analysis of the published data, collected by searching biomedical databases. Currently, there are about 217 papers related to transgenic rabbits, originating from 22 countries. The number of publications has slowly increased over time, reaching its peak in 2004 and 2007. Approximately one third of the publications come from the USA, and one quarter come from Japan. The USA, Japan and France were the top three producers of publications related to transgenic rabbits. These publications mainly focused on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the study of therapeutic protein bioreactors. Approximately 19 transgenic rabbit lines have been established for the study of CVD, and 20 recombinant proteins have been produced from transgenic rabbit milk or blood. The remaining publications largely focused on virology and immunology, diabetes mellitus, cancer, and genetics. These publications provide new insights into the mechanisms responsible for the development of human disease and shed light on the management of some genetic disorders. Thus, this quantitative review of the literature reveals that transgenic rabbits play an increasingly important role in biomedical research.

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Author Biographies

S. Zhao, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases of the Education Ministry

K. Wei, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Laboratory Animal Center

Q. Yu, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Laboratory Animal Center

Y. Li, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Laboratory Animal Center

F. Cheg, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Laboratory Animal Center

Y. Wang, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Laboratory Animal Center

P. Yang, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Laboratory Animal Center

J. Fan, University of Yamanashi

Department of Molecular Pathology. Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering

E. Liu, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases of the Education Ministry.

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