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  • Immunology
  • Veterinary Science
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • The domestic pig is agriculturally important, with its immune system studied mainly for infectious diseases.
  • Minipigs are increasingly used as alternatives to dogs and nonhuman primates in drug safety evaluations.
  • Modulating immunological pathways drives interest in the porcine immune system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge of the innate and adaptive immune systems in pigs and minipigs.
  • To highlight the importance of comparative immunological studies for drug safety evaluations.
  • To identify areas needing further research in porcine immunology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on the porcine immune system.
  • Comparative analysis of immunological data between pigs, minipigs, and other species.
  • Examination of anatomical, immunophenotypical, and functional characteristics.

Main Results:

  • The porcine immune system shares functional similarities with other mammals.
  • Specific anatomical, immunophenotypical, and functional differences exist.
  • Minipigs present a relevant model for drug safety, but require careful comparative evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • The porcine immune system, particularly in minipigs, is relevant for drug safety.
  • Systematic, cross-species comparisons are essential for translational safety sciences.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the significance of minipig immunological findings.