Genetic animal models of scoliosis: A systematical review
Xin Lv, Jinghong Xu, Jiajiong Jiang, Pengfei Wu, Renchun Tan, Bing Wang
Abstract
Scoliosis is a complex disease with undetermined pathogenesis and has a strong relationship with genetics. Models of scoliosis in animals have been established for better comprehending its pathogenesis and treatment. In this review, we searched all the genetic animal models with body curvature in databases, and reviewed the related genes and scoliosis types. Meanwhile, we also summarized the pathogenesis of scoliosis reported so far. Summarizing the positive phenotypic animal models contributes to a better understanding on the pathogenesis of scoliosis and facilitates the selection of experimental models when a possible pathogenic factor is concerned.
Topics & Concepts
ScoliosisPathogenesisAnimal modelGenetic modelBioinformaticsIdiopathic scoliosisMedicineBiologyGeneticsPathologyGeneInternal medicineCongenital heart defects researchProtein Tyrosine PhosphatasesScoliosis diagnosis and treatment