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What is the primary benefit of using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology in humanized mice models?
What is the primary benefit of using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology in humanized mice models?
Renewable source of cells without immune rejection
What is the consequence of absent or abnormal secondary lymphoid structures in humanized mice models?
What is the consequence of absent or abnormal secondary lymphoid structures in humanized mice models?
Impaired humoral immune responses and class-switching and affinity maturation
How does engraftment with fetal liver cells improve immune cell reconstitution in humanized mice models?
How does engraftment with fetal liver cells improve immune cell reconstitution in humanized mice models?
Promotes HSCs differentiation and proliferation
What is the limitation of using lymphoid inducer cells in humanized mice models?
What is the limitation of using lymphoid inducer cells in humanized mice models?
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What is the purpose of introducing plasmids expressing cytokines into humanized mice?
What is the purpose of introducing plasmids expressing cytokines into humanized mice?
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What is the consequence of incomplete depletion of murine cells in humanized mice models?
What is the consequence of incomplete depletion of murine cells in humanized mice models?
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What is the potential risk of depleting mouse RBCs in humanized mice models?
What is the potential risk of depleting mouse RBCs in humanized mice models?
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What is a potential solution to improve human RBC engraftment in humanized mice models?
What is a potential solution to improve human RBC engraftment in humanized mice models?
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What is the role of IL-3 in humanized mice models?
What is the role of IL-3 in humanized mice models?
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What is the potential application of humanized mice models in sepsis diagnosis and treatment?
What is the potential application of humanized mice models in sepsis diagnosis and treatment?
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