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Carolin Perleberg¹, Alexander Kind¹, Angelika Schnieke²

¹Chair of Livestock Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Technische Universität München, 85354 Freising, Germany.

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Genetically modified pigs offer a superior preclinical model for human diseases compared to mice. Advanced genetic engineering enables precise modifications in pigs, improving translation of research findings to clinical applications.

Keywords:

Disease models Genetic modification Pig Swine

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Biomedical Research
Translational Medicine
Genetics

Background:

Mice are traditional models but have limitations in translating findings to human clinical applications.
Regulatory agencies increasingly require non-rodent preclinical data.
Pigs share significant physiological and anatomical similarities with humans, making them suitable research models.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of genetically modified porcine models for human diseases.
To highlight the clinical relevance of these models in translational research.
To discuss the technologies and future impact of advanced genetic modifications in pigs.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on genetically modified pigs.
Focus on models for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, cystic fibrosis, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Summary of genetic engineering technologies used.

Main Results:

Genetically modified pigs are increasingly important for preclinical research.
These models accurately replicate human disease lesions.
Advanced genetic techniques facilitate the creation of tailored porcine models.

Conclusions:

Genetically modified pigs are highly promising for translational biomedical research.
They bridge the gap between basic research and clinical application.
Future advances in genetic technology will further enhance their utility.