• Br. J. Pharmacol. · Oct 2014

    Editorial

    Found in translation? Commentary on a BJP themed issue about animal models in neuropsychiatry research.

    • Andrew J Lawrence and John F Cryan.
    • Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
    • Br. J. Pharmacol. 2014 Oct 1;171(20):4521-3.

    AbstractThis themed issue of Br J Pharmacol is dedicated to the utility and needs of animal models in psychiatry research. The following articles document strengths and weaknesses, indicate areas where better models are sorely needed and provide examples where pharmacological studies may result in mechanistic breakthrough and aid in drug development. In addition, complicating factors both in disease and treatment strategies are canvassed, such as sex differences, genetic and environmental influences. While not exhaustive, the intention was to use a number of exemplars to stimulate discussion around how animal models can aid in improving our understanding and treatment of many devastating conditions.© 2014 The British Pharmacological Society.

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