The untapped potential of genetically engineered mouse models in chemoprevention research: opportunities and challenges. Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • The past decade has witnessed the unveiling of a powerful new generation of genetically engineered mouse (GEM) models of human cancer, which are proving to be highly effective for elucidating cancer mechanisms and interrogating novel experimental therapeutics. This new generation of GEM models are well suited for chemoprevention research, particularly for investigating progressive stages of carcinogenesis, identifying biomarkers for early detection and intervention, and preclinical assessment of novel agents or combinations of agents. Here we discuss opportunities and challenges for the application of GEM models in prevention research, as well as strategies to maximize their relevance for human cancer.

published proceedings

  • Cancer Prev Res (Phila)

author list (cited authors)

  • Abate-Shen, C., Brown, P. H., Colburn, N. H., Gerner, E. W., Green, J. E., Lipkin, M., Nelson, W. G., & Threadgill, D.

citation count

  • 21

complete list of authors

  • Abate-Shen, Cory||Brown, Powel H||Colburn, Nancy H||Gerner, Eugene W||Green, Jeffery E||Lipkin, Martin||Nelson, William G||Threadgill, David

publication date

  • August 2008