Experimental cancer cachexia: Evolving strategies for getting closer to the human scenario. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Penna, Fabio; Busquets, Sílvia; Argilés, Josep M.
• Is Part Of: Seminars in cell & developmental biology. Volume 54(2016)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 27
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Cancer cachexia -- Muscle wasting -- Experimental model -- Preclinical -- Translational; Cytology -- Periodicals; Developmental biology -- Periodicals; 571.6
• DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2015.09.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1084-9521

Abstract

Abstract: Cancer cachexia is a frequent syndrome that dramatically affects patient quality of life, anti-cancer treatment effectiveness, and overall survival. To date, no effective treatment is available and most of the studies are performed in experimental models in order to uncover the underlying mechanisms and to design prospective therapeutic strategies. This review summarizes the most relevant information regarding the use of animal models for studying cancer cachexia. Technical limitations and degree of recapitulation of the features of human cachexia are highlighted, in order to help investigators choose the most suitable model according to study-specific endpoints.