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Murine models of Ebola virus disease (EVD) are widely used in research to study the pathogenesis, transmission, and treatment of the disease. Here's an overview:
Why use mice?
Mice are a popular choice for modeling human diseases because they are:
- Easy to breed and maintain in large numbers
- Genetically similar to humans, making them a good surrogate for studying human diseases
- Inexpensive compared to other animal models
- Can be infected with a variety of pathogens, including Ebola virus
Types of murine models
There are several types of murine models used to study EVD:
- Intraperitoneal (IP) infection: Mice are infected with Ebola virus through an injection into the abdominal cavity.
- Intranasal (IN) infection: Mice are infected with Ebola virus through an injection into the nose.
- Subcutaneous (SC) infection: Mice are infected with Ebola virus through an injection under the skin.
- Oral infection: Mice are infected with Ebola virus through ingestion of the virus.
Strains of Ebola virus used in murine models
Several strains of Ebola virus are used in murine models, including:
- Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV): The most commonly used strain, responsible for the largest outbreaks in Africa.
- Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV): Another commonly used strain, responsible for outbreaks in Africa.
- Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV): A less commonly used strain, responsible for outbreaks in Africa.
Advantages and limitations of murine models
Advantages:
- Cost-effective: Mice are relatively inexpensive compared to other animal models.
- Easy to breed and maintain: Mice are easy to breed and maintain in large numbers.
- Quick turnaround: Mice can be infected and euthanized quickly, allowing for rapid testing of treatments and vaccines.
Limitations:
- Species-specific differences: Mice may not accurately model human disease, as they have different immune responses and physiology.
- Limited duration of infection: Mice typically die within 7-10 days of infection, which may not accurately model the longer duration of human disease.
- Limited availability of reagents: Some reagents, such as antibodies and vaccines, may not be available for use in mice.
Webmail and Ebola research
Webmail is not directly related to Ebola research, as it is a system for sending and receiving emails over the internet. However, researchers may use webmail to communicate with each other, share data, and collaborate on projects related to Ebola research.
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