In vivo HCMV models using transplanted human tissue or surrogate animal viral strains, compared with ganciclovir
“In vivo pharmacodynamics effects on HCMV were analysed in different animal models (transplanted human tissue or surrogate animal viral strains) in comparison to ganciclovir a two other benzimidazole nucleosides.”
Strict species specificity of HCMV; no animal model duplicates human infection; drug sensitivity differs for animal CMVs
“Of note, the strict species specificity of HCMV makes studying this virus in an animal model challenging. No animal model perfectly duplicates the human infection.”