This book provides the latest information on the significance of zebrafish as an ideal model for researching the biomedical field, with references. This book also focused on the evidence of zebrafish as a model in cardiovascular, neurologic, psychiatric and metabolic research. In addition, the book also includes the research carried out on zebrafish in hepatic, renal, ophthalmic, and ENT related areas. Contributed chapters come from the most prominent laboratories working in this field, which provides a unique perspective on zebrafish models from a wide spectrum of the research community. In addition, the book offers a detailed analysis of the most current research in the area for specific zebrafish models including specific research in the area of skin disorders, endocrine diseases, nutritional disorders, gastrointestinal, hematological disorders and cancer. The compilation of chapters in the volume culminates into a comprehensive and definitive text on zebrafish and its suitability for modeling various diseases, providing a critical resource on the potential attributes of the zebrafish as a pharmacological model. In terms of scope, this book is a useful tool for young researchers, professors and pharmaceutical scientists for understanding the significance of zebrafish as an emerging pharmacological model that can significantly aid in the process of drug discovery and development.
