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It consists on the transplantation of donor germ cells into the gonads of a surrogate animal for rapid and theoretically unlimited production of gametes from the donor.
Studies in both humans and surrogate animal models indicate that a strong and durable CD8+ T-cell response aids in controlling infection [7], [8], however HCV mutations within immune targets (epitopes) lead to viral escape (adaptations) from the host's immune response [9], [10], [11], [12], [13].
The identification of rodent homologs of HCV could pave the way for novel surrogate animal models of HCV which may ultimately facilitate vaccine design and treatment approaches.
The cynomolgus monkey is one of the most widely used surrogate animal models for an increasing number of human diseases and vaccines, such as HIV and heart transplantation.
The using of the cynomolgus monkey as a surrogate animal model has greatly facilitated the developments of new medicines against human diseases, especially those immune-related ones such as HIV and heart transplantation.
The cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis) is one of the most widely used surrogate animal models for an increasing number of human diseases and vaccines, especially immune-system-related ones.
As an important example, the cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis) is one of the most widely used surrogate animal models for the studies of infectious diseases, organ transplantation, productive biology, and development of new vaccines.
The embryos are kept in an incubator for several days, and then moved into a surrogate female animal.
