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Review
. 2021 Jul:135:147-164.
doi: 10.1016/j.molimm.2021.04.010. Epub 2021 Apr 23.

Non-human primate models of human respiratory infections

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Non-human primate models of human respiratory infections

Julien Lemaitre et al. Mol Immunol. 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Respiratory pathogens represent a great burden for humanity and a potential source of new pandemics, as illustrated by the recent emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In recent decades, biotechnological advances have led to the development of numerous innovative therapeutic molecules and vaccine immunogens. However, we still lack effective treatments and vaccines against many respiratory pathogens. More than ever, there is a need for a fast, predictive, preclinical pipeline, to keep pace with emerging diseases. Animal models are key for the preclinical development of disease management strategies. The predictive value of these models depends on their ability to reproduce the features of the human disease, the mode of transmission of the infectious agent and the availability of technologies for monitoring infection. This review focuses on the use of non-human primates as relevant preclinical models for the development of prevention and treatment for human respiratory infections.

Keywords: Bacteria; Infectious disease; Non-human primate; Respiratory tract; Virus.

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PET-CT images of [18F]-FDG uptake in a cynomolgus macaque. (A) Chest frontal slice with lymph node hypermetabolism in the clavicular (brown arrow), mediastinal (red arrow) and axillary (yellow arrow) regions. (B-C) Transverse slice with hypermetabolism in the tonsil (blue arrow), nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue (purple arrow) and lymph node in cervical regions (green arrow). (D) 3D representation of [18F]-FDG hypermetabolism.

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