ReviewNeurology international2024
Animal Models of Intervertebral Disc Diseases: Advantages, Limitations, and Future Directions.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Mapping the degenerating intervertebral disc: a systematic review of histological evidence.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
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- Application of cerium dioxide nanoparticles in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration induced by oxidative stress.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Article
- Cyclic tensile loading regulates nucleus pulposus cell autophagy through mitochondrial dynamics: molecular mechanisms and implications.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Review
- Clinical Applications of Extracellular Vesicles: Promises and Pitfalls.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Transcriptomic and Functional Comparison of Cells Isolated From Healthy and Degenerated Ovine Intervertebral Discs.Journal of cellular and molecular medicine · 2026Article
- Protectin DX alleviates lumbar radicular pain in rats by suppressing RIP3/MLKL-associated necroinflammation through restoration of autophagic function.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- Inflammatory protein mediators linking gut microbiota to degenerative lumbar spine disorders: cross-disease genetic evidence.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- The multifaceted role of SQSTM1/p62 in disc degeneration: A master regulator of cellular stress responses.Biochemistry and biophysics reports · 2025Review
- Establishment of rabbit models of lumbar disc degeneration using three methods monitored via X-ray: a comparative study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Combining Metabolomics and Proteomics to Reveal Key Serum Compounds Related to Canine Intervertebral Disc Herniation.Metabolites · 2025Article
- A novel rat model of lumbar disc herniation induced by puncture: accurate positioning and controllable degree of herniation.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Nanomedicine Approaches for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration: From Bench to Bedside.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Mechanism-guided biomaterial strategies for intervertebral disc degeneration: Pathological heterogeneity, functional classification, and translational perspectives.Journal of tissue engineeringReview
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Abstract
Animal models are valuable tools for studying the underlying mechanisms of and potential treatments for intervertebral disc diseases. In this review, we discuss the advantages and limitations of animal models of disc diseases, focusing on lumbar spinal stenosis, disc herniation, and degeneration, as well as future research directions. The advantages of animal models are that they enable controlled experiments, long-term monitoring to study the natural history of the disease, and the testing of potential treatments. However, they also have limitations, including species differences, ethical concerns, a lack of standardized protocols, and short lifespans. Therefore, ongoing research focuses on improving animal model standardization and incorporating advanced imaging and noninvasive techniques, genetic models, and biomechanical analyses to overcome these limitations. These future directions hold potential for improving our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of disc diseases and for developing new treatments. Overall, although animal models can provide valuable insights into pathophysiology and potential treatments for disc diseases, their limitations should be carefully considered when interpreting findings from animal studies.
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