title: Mouse models of mastitis - how physiological are they?
abstract: Lactation mastitis is a common, but poorly understood, inflammatory breast disease that is a significant health burden. A better understanding of the aetiology of mastitis is urgently required, and will assist in the development of improved prevention and treatment strategies in both human and animal species. Studies in mice have the potential to greatly assist in identifying new drug candidates for clinical trials, and in developing a better understanding of the disease. Mouse models of mastitis involve administration of a mastitis-inducing agent to the mammary gland usually during lactation to examine the host immune response, and progression through to resolution of the disease. There are important variations in the protocols of these mouse models that critically affect the conclusions that can be drawn from the research. Some protocols involve weaning of offspring at the time of mastitis induction, and there are variations in the mastitis-inducing agent and its carrier. Induction of mammary gland involution through weaning of offspring limits the capacity to study the disease in the context of a lactating mammary gland. Administration of live bacteria in an aqueous carrier can cause sepsis, restricting the physiological relevance of the model. Mouse model research should employ appropriately designed controls and closely monitor the health of the mice. In this commentary, we discuss the advantages and study design limitations of each mouse model, and highlight the potential for further development of physiologically relevant mouse models of mastitis.
authors.affiliation: Discipline of Surgery, School of Medicine, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Adelaide, Woodville, Australia ; Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
authors.forename: Wendy V
authors.initials: WV
authors.lastname: Ingman
authors.affiliation: Discipline of Surgery, School of Medicine, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Adelaide, Woodville, Australia ; Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
authors.forename: Danielle J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Glynn
authors.affiliation: Discipline Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
authors.forename: Mark R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Hutchinson
keywords: Infection; Inflammation; Involution; Mammary gland; Mastitis; Mouse models
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