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Jaqueline Herrmann1,2, Manasa Reddy Gummi1, Mengdi Xia1
1Department of Nephrology and Medical Intensive Care, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203 Berlin, Germany.
Biology
|June 2, 2021
Summary
This review covers rodent models and detection methods for vascular calcification, a key factor in cardiovascular disease. It assesses animal welfare and the 3Rs principles for research refinement.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Research
- Translational Medicine
- Animal Models
Background:
- Vascular calcification contributes significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
- Calcification varies in size and location, involving diverse pathophysiological pathways.
- Rodent models are crucial for studying vascular calcification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current rodent models for vascular calcification.
- To overview quantification methods for vascular calcification.
- To assess animal burden and the 3Rs principles in research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of rodent models for vascular calcification.
- Analysis of quantification techniques used in preclinical studies.
- Evaluation of methods based on the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement).
Main Results:
- A variety of rodent models exist for vascular calcification research.
- Multiple detection and quantification methods are available.
- Current methods vary in their adherence to the 3Rs principles.
Conclusions:
- Rodent models and methods for vascular calcification are diverse.
- Further refinement of models and methods is needed to align with the 3Rs.
- Optimizing animal use is essential for ethical and effective cardiovascular research.
