Preferred Label : Patient Derived Xenograft;
NCIt synonyms : Patient-Derived Xenograft Model; PDTX; PDX Model;
NCIt related terms : patient-derived xenograft; PDX;
NCIt definition : A mouse model for human cancer studies in which a human-derived tumor sample is transplanted
into an immunodeficient mouse.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Tumor tissue that has been taken from a patient and implanted into mice
for research purposes. Cancer drugs and other types of treatment may be tested on
xenografts to see how well they work before they are given to the patient. Patient-derived
xenografts may be used to help plan treatment and learn what the best treatment may
be for a patient. They are also being used in the development of new cancer drugs.
Also called PDX.;
Origin ID : C122936;
UMLS CUI : C4050317;
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