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Cross-species models of human melanoma.
The Journal of pathology - 1 Jan 2016
van der Weyden Louise, Patton E Elizabeth, Wood Geoffrey A, Foote Alastair K, Brenn Thomas, Arends Mark J, Adams David J
Abstract excerpt
Although transformation of melanocytes to melanoma is rare, the rapid growth, systemic spread, as well as the chemoresistance of melanoma present significant challenges for patient care. Here we review animal models of melanoma, including murine, canine, equine, and zebrafish models, and detail the immense contribution these models have made to our knowledge of human melanoma development, and to melanocyte...
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