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Zhang X, Wang J, Zhang J, Jiang C, Liu X, Wang S, Zhang Z, Rastegar-Kashkooli Y, Dialameh F, Peng Q, Tao J, Ding R, Wang J, Cheng N, Wang M, Wang F, Li N, Xing N, Chen X, Fan X, Wang J, Wang J. Humanized rodent models of neurodegenerative diseases and other brain disorders. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2025; 172:106112. [PMID: 40120962 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2025.106112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2025] [Revised: 02/26/2025] [Accepted: 03/15/2025] [Indexed: 03/25/2025]
Abstract
Central Nervous System (CNS) diseases significantly affect human health. However, replicating the onset, progression, and pathology of these diseases in rodents is challenging. To address this issue, researchers have developed humanized animal models. These models introduce human genes or cells into rodents. As a result, rodents become more suitable for studying human CNS diseases and their therapies in vivo. This review explores the preparation protocols, pathological and behavioral characteristics, benefits, significance, and limitations of humanized rodent models in researching various CNS diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, glial cells-related CNS diseases, N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor encephalitis, and others. Humanized rodent models have expanded the opportunities for in vivo exploration of human neurodegenerative diseases, other brain disorders, and their treatments. We can enhance translational research on CNS disorders by developing, investigating, and utilizing these models.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xinru Zhang
- Department of Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China; Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China; School of International Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China; School of International Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Psychology, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610060, China
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- Department of Neurology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450014, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China.
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China; Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China.
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