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Animal models for bone tissue engineering and modelling disease.

Jacqui Anne McGovern¹, Michelle Griffin^2,3, Dietmar Werner Hutmacher^4,5,6

¹Centre in Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane 4059, Australia.

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Preclinical animal models are crucial for testing bone regeneration strategies and engineered scaffolds. Validated models are essential for translating tissue engineering advancements from the lab to clinical bone defect and cancer treatments.

Keywords:

3D printing BMPs Bone defect Bone metastasis Bone regeneration Cancer xenograft Scaffolds Tibia segmental defect

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Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine
Orthopedic Research

Background:

Bone defects from trauma or cancer necessitate advanced treatments like bone tissue engineering.
Engineered scaffolds with specific properties guide bone formation for defect repair.
Translating bone regeneration therapies requires robust preclinical evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review preclinical animal models for evaluating bone regeneration concepts.
To highlight the role of these models in assessing engineered scaffolds and cancer treatments.
To emphasize the need for standardized and validated preclinical models.

Main Methods:

Overview of preclinical testing in animal models for bone regeneration.
Use of immunosuppressed rodent models for bone malignancy studies with human cancer cells.
Application of large animal models (pigs, sheep, goats) for bone formation and scaffold effectiveness in induced defects.

Main Results:

Immunosuppressed rodents effectively mimic bone malignancy.
Large animal models provide clinically relevant insights into bone formation and scaffold performance.
Current models aid in evaluating engineered scaffolds for bone defects and cancer.

Conclusions:

Preclinical models are indispensable for advancing bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Standardization and validation of animal models are critical for successful clinical translation.
Continued research in preclinical models will accelerate the development of bone repair and cancer therapies.