This integrative review evaluates AI's role in enhancing morphological phenotyping in humanized mouse models, suggesting protocols for infectious disease research.
Humanized mouse models offer human-specific platforms for investigating complex host–pathogen interactions, addressing shortcomings of conventional preclinical models that often fail to replicate human immune responses accurately. This integrative review examines the intersection of advanced morphological phenotyping and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance predictive capacity and translational relevance in infectious disease research. A structured literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (2010–2025), applying defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Evidence synthesis highlights imaging modalities, AI-driven phenotyping, and standardization strategies, supported by comparative analyses and quality considerations. Persistent challenges include variability in engraftment, lack of harmonized scoring systems, and ethical governance. We propose recommendations for standardized protocols, risk-of-bias mitigation, and collaborative training frameworks to accelerate adoption of these technologies in translational medicine.
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