ReviewLaboratory animal research2025
Zebrafish as a model for human epithelial pathology.
Review in Laboratory animal research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- BEST4⁺ cells: a potential hub of intestinal ion transport and diarrhea manipulation.Advanced biotechnology · 2026Review
- Molecular mechanisms, therapeutic strategies, and inter-organ fibrosis crosstalk of Gla proteins in cardiovascular disease.Communications biology · 2026Review
- Structural Characterization, Constipation-Relieving, and Hypolipidemic Activity of Polysaccharides from Fresh and ProcessedFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Multi-organ toxicity via oxidative stress and disrupting mitochondrial plasticity induced by bendiocarb in zebrafish.Redox biology · 2026Article
- Evaluating the biological characteristics of targeted ZIF-8-encapsulated individual and combined drug systems for enhancedRSC advances · 2026Article
- The zebrafish model: a versatile platform for uncovering the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals in liver diseases.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- Zebrafish: A Versatile and Powerful Model for Biomedical Research.BioEssays : news and reviews in molecular, cellular and developmental biology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) have emerged as an influential model for studying human epithelial pathology, particularly because of their genetic similarity to humans and their unique physiological traits. This review explores the structural and functional homology between zebrafish and human epithelial tissues in organs, such as the gastrointestinal system, liver, and kidneys. Zebrafish possess significant cellular and functional homology with mammals, which facilitates the investigation of various diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and polycystic kidney disease. The advantages of using zebrafish as a model organism include rapid external development, ease of genetic manipulation, and advanced imaging capabilities, allowing for the real-time observation of disease processes. However, limitations exist, particularly concerning the lack of organs in zebrafish and the potential for incomplete phenocopy of human conditions. Despite these challenges, ongoing research in adult zebrafish promises to enhance our understanding of the disease mechanisms and regenerative processes. By revealing the similarities and differences in epithelial cell function and disease pathways, this review highlights the value of zebrafish as a translational model for advancing our knowledge of human health and developing targeted therapies.
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