Thermography in animal models of cancer: A tool for studying oncobiology in laboratory animals

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2018

Authors

da Costa, RMG (Author) Other; Oliveira, PA (Author) Other; Silva, AR (Author) Other; Gabriel, J (Author) Other; Rocha, AF (Author) Other; Abrantes, AM (Author) Other; Botelho, MF (Author) Other

Book

Title: Veterinary Science: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Pages: 132-158

ISBN: 9781522556411; 1522556400; 9781522556404

Electronic ISBN: 9781522556411

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Authenticus ID: P-00P-1PT

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5640-4.ch007

Abstract (EN): Laboratory animals provide important models for studying human diseases, including many types of cancer. Mice are among the most commonly used laboratory animals, allowing for the study of carcinogenic agents, cancer development and for testing innovative preventive and therapeutic strategies. Thus, monitoring angiogenesis in animal models is a major goal for cancer research. Among the currently available imaging techniques, thermography is a useful approach for studying the superficial vascularization of cancer, based on their heat emissions. At this chapter emphasis is placed on thermography and its applications on laboratory animals, in comparison with other available and applicable imaging techniques. In conclusion, thermography may be usefully applied to the study of cancer vascularization in animal models, particularly when using laboratory rodents such as mice. Care is needed in adapting existing approaches to the specificities of each animal species.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific