Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Quantitative analysis of tumor size in a murine model of retinoblastoma.
- Journal:
- Ophthalmic genetics
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Dimaras, Helen et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Applied Molecular Oncology · Canada
Abstract
Murine models can provide valuable insight into mechanisms of tumorigenesis. Tumor size is often used to assess the impact of genetic insult or therapeutic treatment, usually using in vivo imaging of advanced tumors. We now describe a highly sensitive method to quantify tumor volume in a mouse model of retinoblastoma, from the earliest stages of tumor initiation to large, advanced tumors. This methodology combines immunohistochemistry, digital slide scanning and computer image analysis, and can be applied to quantitatively assess and characterize early tumor development in other models.
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