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Animal models for the study of military-related, blast-induced traumatic brain injury

  • Joseph T. McCabe
  • , Chantal Moratz
  • , Yunbo Liu
  • , Ryan Egan
  • , Hua Zhen Chen
  • , Jiong Liu
  • , Craig S. Budinich
  • , Ellen E. Burton
  • , Jonathan K. Danquah
  • , Matthew R. Myers

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Abstract

In present war time conditions, traumatic brain injury (TBI) has moved to the forefront as a "signature injury." In terms of prevalence and understanding the biological mechanisms that underlie the injury, blast-induced TBI - particularly in "mild" cases - has proven to be a significant challenge for military medicine. Basic research that employs animal models of TBI is a key element for furthering our understanding of the biological consequences of blast-related TBI and for the development of therapeutic approaches. This paper outlines the currently available prototypes for the study of TBI, particularly in rodent models, and how the most widely used approaches for modeling TBI can contribute to understanding the mechanisms of injury.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2010 Biomedical Science and Engineering Conference, BSEC 2010
Subtitle of host publicationBiomedical Research and Analysis in Neuroscience, BRAiN
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event2010 Biomedical Science and Engineering Conference, BSEC 2010: Biomedical Research and Analysis in Neuroscience, BRAiN - Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Duration: 25 May 201026 May 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2010 Biomedical Science and Engineering Conference, BSEC 2010: Biomedical Research and Analysis in Neuroscience, BRAiN

Conference

Conference2010 Biomedical Science and Engineering Conference, BSEC 2010: Biomedical Research and Analysis in Neuroscience, BRAiN
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOak Ridge, TN
Period25/05/1026/05/10

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