Animal Strains Selectively Bred for Emetic Sensitivity

Description

The innovators have developed a musk shrew that can be used for testing antiemetic drug candidates and emetic liabilities of other drug classes. This model is sensitive to motion, chemotherapy, anesthesia, and many other emetic stimuli.

IP Status

Research Tool

Quick Facts:
Reference Number
02793
Technology Type
Life Science Research Tool
Technology Subtype
Animal Model
Therapeutic Areas
OncologyGastroenterology
Lead Inventor
Charles Horn
Department
Med-Medicine
All Tech Innovators
Charles C. Horn
Date Submitted
2012-05-31