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Laboratory models for neuropharmacologic studies

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Biological research historically has been separated into either basic research or clinical research. A third category which combines elements of both basic and clinical research can be called applied basic research in which basic research techniques are utilized in the study of specific clinically encountered problems with the goal to either develop novel therapies or improve existing ones. In Urology there has been a significant increase in interest in applied basic research. This increased interest of clinical urologists in basic science is reflected also by the increase in the number of basic scientists working on urologically related topics in conjunction with academic urologists. It is the purpose of this article to present information on basic research techniques and animal models which are presently utilized for neuromuscular research of the lower urinary tract. It is hoped that this information will be useful to the academic urologist who has an interest in developing an animal research program in this area.

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  1. Division of Urology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 5 Silverstein, 3400 Spruce Street, 19104, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Robert M. Levin, S. Bruce Malkowicz & Alan J. Wein

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Levin, R.M., Malkowicz, S.B. & Wein, A.J. Laboratory models for neuropharmacologic studies. World J Urol 2, 222–233 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00327005

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