Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2009):

Bioethical considerations in translational research: primate stroke.

Full Abstract

Controversy and activism have long been linked to the subject of primate research. Even in the midst of raging ethical debates surrounding fertility treatments, genetically modified foods and stem-cell research, there has been no reduction in the campaigns of activists worldwide. Playing their trade of intimidation aimed at ending biomedical experimentation in all animals, they have succeeded in creating an environment where research institutions, often painted as guilty until proven innocent, have avoided addressing the issue for fear of becoming targets. One area of intense debate is the use of primates in stroke research. Despite the fact that stroke kills more people each year than AIDS and malaria, and less than 5% of patients are candidates for current therapies, there is significant opposition to primate stroke research. A balanced examination of the ethics of primate stroke research is thus of broad interest to all areas of biomedical research.

Author information

Author/s: Sughrue, Michael E (ME); Mocco, J (J); Mack, Willam J (WJ); Ducruet, Andrew F (AF); Komotar, Ricardo J (RJ); Fischbach, Ruth L (RL); Martin, Thomas E (TE); Connolly, E Sander (ES);

Affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The American journal of bioethics : AJOB (Am J Bioeth), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-May; vol 9 (issue 5) : pp 3-12

Dates: Created 2009/04/27; Completed 2009/06/15;

PMID: 19396671, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 6/15/2009, IMS Date: 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Animal Experimentation - ethics Animal Welfare - ethics Animals Biomedical Research - ethics Cognition Disease Models, Animal Ethics, Research Higher Nervous Activity Humans

Humans Intelligence Mental Processes Moral Obligations Neuroprotective Agents - therapeutic use Primates Rodentia Stress, Psychological - etiology; prevention & control Stroke - psychology

Associated Chemicals: Neuroprotective Agents (0)

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