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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical design2026

Current Role of the Zebrafish Experimental Model in Pharmacological Evaluations of Drugs: Current and Future Perspectives.

Arun K Mishra, Kamal Yoonus Thajudeen, Amrita Mishra, Mohammed Muqtader Ahmed, Alankar Shrivastav, Shristy Verma, Prashant Kumar, Harpreet Singh, Arvind Kumar

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Review in Current pharmaceutical design, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Arun K MishraSOS School of Pharmacy (Faculty of Pharmacy), IFTM University, Moradabad, 244102, India.
Kamal Yoonus ThajudeenDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 611441, Saudi Arabia.
Amrita MishraDelhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India.
Mohammed Muqtader AhmedDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, AlKharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Alankar ShrivastavPharmacy Academy, Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University, Moradabad, 244102, India.
Shristy VermaSOS School of Pharmacy (Faculty of Pharmacy), IFTM University, Moradabad, 244102, India.
Prashant KumarSOS School of Pharmacy (Faculty of Pharmacy), IFTM University, Moradabad, 244102, India.
Harpreet SinghSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Faculty of Pharmacy), IFTM University, Moradabad, 244102, India.
Arvind KumarSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Faculty of Pharmacy), IFTM University, Moradabad, 244102, India.

Funding

Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University RGP2/580/45
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe zebrafish (Danio rerio), which lives in tropical freshwater, is thought to be one of the best animal models for studying drugs and their effects. This model is unique for its fast growth, clear embryos, genetic similarity to humans, and low cost for experiments. Literature-based data were gathered and shared so that future researchers in the field of pharmacology could get an idea of what kind of work could be done.

methodsJournal sources like Scopus, Springer, MDPI, and PubMed were used. Seventy-four research papers from 2000 to 2025 were reviewed, but some from before 2020 were added because they were more scientifically sound. Articles about fish that aren't zebrafish were left out.

resultsIn order to perform preclinical investigations of several ailments, including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders, researchers are using zebrafish as an animal model. The reason behind its use is its similar genetic pattern, similar physiology, rapid development, and optical transparency. DISCUSSION: Researchers have found heart-healthy phospholipids, antitumor peptides, and anti-diabetic chemicals in zebrafish models, which makes them a great way to study human pathophysiology. In vivo studies using zebrafish are also easy to expand and cost-effective.

conclusionThe emerging zebrafish model is indispensable for translational investigation. This model works as a bridge connecting in vitro assays to mammalian models. The present article is an attempt to showcase the current perspective on the pharmacological model in view of drug discovery involving zebrafish.

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Disease Models, AnimalModels, AnimalZebrafishAnimalsDrug Evaluation, PreclinicalHumansbiomedical researchblastula stagedrug discoveryHigh-throughput screeningtoxicity assessmentZebrafish (Danio rerio)

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