Animal Models for Immune and Infectious Diseases
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 137
Special Issue Editor
2. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
Interests: innate immunity; immune tolerance; autoimmune disease; immunotherapy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Animal models are indispensable tools for studying human immune responses, autoimmunity and infectious diseases. To elucidate the mechanisms of autoimmunity and host–pathogen interaction, as well as immunomodulatory therapies, animal models are generally employed before in vivo testing in humans. This Special Issue focuses on the development, validation, and application of diverse animal models that enhance our understanding of immune-mediated diseases and infectious processes.
We welcome original research and reviews exploring the following:
- Animal models for acute and chronic infections;
- Animal models for autoimmune inflammations;
- Immune cell dynamics in systemic or organ-specific disease models;
- Humanized and genetically modified models for translational immunology;
- Applications in vaccine development, antiviral testing, and immunotherapies;
- Ethical perspectives and refinement of experimental animal models.
By highlighting innovative methodologies, comparative immunology insights, and the translational impact of animal research, this Special Issue will provide a platform for advancing preclinical strategies that address today’s most pressing immunological and infectious challenges.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Shijun Zheng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- animal models
- immune responses
- autoimmunity
- infectious diseases
- host–pathogen interaction
- immunotherapies
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