摘要 |
<p>A transgenic mouse characterized by a lack of endogenous SPARC expression is provided. This mouse and tissue cultures derived therefrom provide useful models for testing drugs, particularly those useful in promoting or retarding wound healing and drugs useful for treating or preventing cataracts, diabetes mellitus, or osteoporosis. Also provided are methods of treating conditions characterized by overexpression or underexpression of SPARC.</p> |