The C3H/HeJ Mouse and DEBR Rat Models for Alopecia Areata: Review of Preclinical Drug Screening Approaches and Results

    September 2008 in “ Experimental dermatology ”
    Jing Sun, Kathleen A. Silva, Kevin J. McElwee … John P. Sundberg
    Studysummary This study reports that C3H/HeJ mice and DEBR rats serve as effective models for screening potential treatments for human alopecia areata, despite certain challenges in predictability and cost.
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