这项工作是由神经疾病研究所的支持和中风授予NS081333（至CMT），阿尔茨海默氏症协会授予NIRG-10-171721和心理健康补助MH096702研究所（UH到），以及国家老龄问题研究所资助的阿尔茨海默氏症研究中心在哥伦比亚大学授予试点AG008702（以YYJ和JB）。

注：对于所有的动物实验，体制和照顾和使用实验动物的国家准则随访。 1.准备手术器械和解决方案手术<ol><li>高压灭菌全不锈钢手术器械。 </li><li>通过稀释200标准的无水乙醇，用无菌分子级去离子蒸馏水制备70％的乙醇。 </li><li>装上29克针的汉密尔顿注射器。通过反复制定和喷射超纯水1分钟清洁Hamilton注射器和针头的内部。重复此过程，用70％的乙醇。 <ol><li>取下汉密尔顿注射器的活塞和针头。空气干燥在层流罩O / N的部分。 </li><li>照射的针头和注射器用紫外线灯使用前30分钟。 </li></ol></li><li>通过在分子级水中溶解的NaCl至最终重量的0.9％的体积浓度制备盐水溶液。 Sterili通过0.2微米的微孔过滤器过滤它泽解决方案。 </li></ol> 2.准备低聚Aβ1-42 <ol><li> Monomerize，重悬重组人的Aβ1-42在DMSO中的5mM完全按法“和其他13的出版物中描述。 </li><li>稀释5毫米Aβ1-42用无菌（1X）PBS以100μM在手术前一天。 </li><li>通过研磨混合解决方案很好。 </li><li>孵育的Aβ1-42溶液12小时，在4℃。 注意：控制解决方案，如在PBS稀释DMSO或加扰/反向的Aβ1-42肽应准备方式相同的Aβ1-42。 </li></ol> 3.确定注射坐标<ol><li>使用成年小鼠脑图谱来确定确切的前-后（AP），内侧-外侧（ML），和背腹（DV）的坐标为感兴趣14的大脑区域。 没有TE：为了说明我们选择了海马齿状回为目标与前囟门以下坐标技术：AP，-2.00毫米; ML，±1.3毫米; DV，-2.2毫米。该AP值前面的负号表示它是前囱为2.00mm后。对ML值之前的±符号表示从中心左，右方向。最后，将DV前的负号表示它是从大脑表面腹侧移动。 </li></ol> 4.立体框架安装<ol><li>佩戴外科口罩，无尘实验室外套，和无菌手术手套。 </li><li>擦拭立体定位仪和鼠标适配器，用70％的乙醇。 </li><li>躺在柜台无菌手术铺巾。 </li><li>放置在立体定位仪上的无菌手术单上面鼠标适配器。 </li><li>擦拭鼠标加热垫，用70％的乙醇。定位加热垫在立体框架床。使用通用labora保守党标签磁带到磁带上下加热垫在鼠标适配器床。 <ol><li>根据制造商的指示装上加热垫，以温水再循环器泵。 </li><li>打开温水再循环器泵和设定温度至37℃，然后等待，直到它达到的温度。 </li></ol></li><li>通过拧到根据制造商的方向电动垂直轴注射贴上50微升汉密尔顿注射器用29克针到立体框架。 </li><li>打开珠灭菌，并等待，直到它达到制造商的预设温度。 注：这是用来消毒的动物之间的不锈钢仪表。这需要仪器20秒，珠灭菌接触。 </li><li>打开热板，并将其设定为42℃，顶上放置一个干净的空笼子。 </li><li>而汉密尔顿注射器固定在立体框架上使用的机动立体我njector绘制了Aβ1-42的解决方案。 注意：绘制了超过4微升溶液到注射器，然后用立体定位喷射器设置注入量。根据制造商的说明书进行操作的喷射器。 </li></ol> 5.动物的制备<ol><li>确定鼠标的重量用电子秤。 </li><li>通过注入腹腔（IP）麻醉小鼠氯胺酮/甲苯​​噻嗪鸡尾酒在100毫克/千克氯胺酮和10毫克/公斤甲苯噻嗪。由脚趾捏反射损耗监测麻醉深度。 </li><li>之后鼠标镇静采取理发器，刮胡子它的头，露出的皮肤在颅骨。 </li><li>将鼠标上的立体定位床的顶部的加热垫的顶部。 </li><li>用锅铲开嘴，把门牙牙齿镇守内线。固定突出件在鼠标的表面上。夹紧它轻轻放下，而不是太紧。 </li><li>颇似和灰的双边横杆耳朵进外耳道，以确保头。移动每个横梁，直到它击中头骨，然后转动螺丝将其锁定。 <ol><li>为了确保头部固定用你的食指轻轻向下推头。如果头部被正确地固定它不会发出或按下时移动。 </li></ol></li><li>滴一滴眼霜或眼滴的眼睛，让他们湿润。确保眼睛是整个手术过程中的湿润。 </li><li>消毒手术部位用消毒棉签聚维酮碘溶液适用于皮​​肤在颅骨，其次是70％的乙醇。执行交替优碘和70％乙醇清洗2次以上。 </li></ol> 6.手术和输液<ol><li>用手术刀做一个2-3毫米的切口，在头皮中线，然后用直细剪刀切口线延伸至1.0-1.5厘米，以暴露矢状缝颅骨，地标，前囟，和lambda■哪些立体定位坐标基础上的。使用微夹具，保持皮肤分开。 注：前囟门和lambda位置在小鼠大脑图谱“鼠脑立体定位坐标”14解释。 </li><li>取棉签，浸泡在无菌盐水，并用它来清洗颅骨。然后，用干净的干棉签干燥头骨。 </li><li>使用无菌细笔以纪念前囟门点。使用立体显微使得针的尖端刚好触及前囟点来定位Hamilton注射器。 <ol><li>记录的DV坐标。 </li><li>要检查头骨的AP轴是水平移动汉密尔顿注射器向后，使针尖触及的lambda点。 </li><li>记录的DV位置。确保DV坐标前囟和lambda是在0.5毫米。 注意：我们的目标是最小化前囟和lambda之间的DV差。 </li></ol></li><li>使用Micromanipulator到Hamilton注射器针尖返回到前囟点。 </li><li>记录起始位置AP。 </li><li>减去2.00毫米从起始坐标AP计算AP结束位置。 </li><li>使用显微重新定位汉密尔顿注射器针头到最后的AP坐标。 </li><li>记录当前坐标ML。 </li><li>计算左，右结束ML坐标加上或减去1.3毫米从起始ML坐标。 </li><li>使用显微汉密尔顿注射器针头移到要么结束ML坐标。 <ol><li>触针尖在两个结束ML坐标颅骨的表面上，并记录的DV坐标，并确保该值是在0.5毫米。 注意：我们的目标是最小化两个结束ML坐标之间的的DV差。 </li><li>而在一个结局协调拉动针上0.5-1厘米以上的头骨。以无菌细笔，以纪念在日点头骨的E面。重复的头骨对侧此步骤。 </li></ol></li><li>摆动汉密尔顿注射器明确的出路。 </li><li>附加0.8毫米钻头的钻。取的钻头用双手，该表用于稳定性的表面上设置弯管，并略定位钻头上方的左侧或右侧的ML坐标Sharpie笔点。激活钻，下钻尖到颅骨表面引入头骨一个洞。重复对侧此步骤。 注意：有些出血可能由新引进的孔出现。如果有出血然后用干净的干棉签轻拍血液。 </li><li>移动汉密尔顿注射器放回原位了无论是新推出的ML孔。降低汉密尔顿针刚刚过去的头骨。在这一点上要小心，不要穿刺大脑。为了确保针头已通过颅骨把你的食指，轻轻推针对头骨进行河畔Ë针不会退出孔。 </li><li>记录起始DV坐标。 </li><li>计算减去从起始坐标DV2.2毫米结束DV坐标。 </li><li>降低针下来到结束DV坐标。 </li><li>激活立体注射器泵将4微升的Aβ1-42的成齿状回以0.5微升/分的速率。 </li><li>当输液完成让针头留在原地另外的1分钟，以最小化的溶液回流出注射部位。 </li><li>移动针到大脑的另一侧，并重复步骤6.13-6.18。 </li></ol> 7.动物搬运和术后护理<ol><li>拧耳朵酒吧和面部/头套。从该装置中取出的小鼠。 </li><li>用学生的标准模式钳拉近头皮，然后用密封缝合伤口。 </li><li>注射1毫升无菌生理盐水为通过IP鼠标水化。 </li><li>在拍摄对象丁丙诺啡（0.1毫克/公斤）皮下注射，以减轻疼痛。 </li><li>保持鼠标在干净的空笼子上42℃的热板的顶部设置，直到它被唤醒，然后用充足的食物和水返回到其住房笼。 </li><li>通过皮下注射给药丁丙诺啡每12小时3天缓解疼痛。 </li></ol> 8.拆线<ol><li>麻醉小鼠氯胺酮/甲苯​​噻嗪鸡尾酒在100毫克/千克氯胺酮和10毫克/公斤xlyazine通过IP。注：这是手术后7-10天进行。 </li><li>用学生的标准模式镊子和直细剪刀去除缝线。 </li><li>注射1毫升无菌生理盐水为通过IP鼠标水化。 </li><li>保持小鼠在一个干净的空笼上42℃的热板的顶部设置，直到其被唤醒，然后将其与充足的食物和水返回到其壳体笼。 </li></ol> 9.动物牺牲和组织处理<ol><li>麻醉小鼠和p用4％多聚甲醛15 erfuse它，取出大脑，并处理它cryosectioning 16。 注：动物献祭的时间取决于实验者。然而，对于我们的研究中，我们选择了7和14天手术后。 </li></ol>

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为了实现成功的Aβ1-42注射实验者或外科医生必须：1）使用无菌技术; 2）正确识别的准确坐标兴趣大脑区域; 3）能够正确地固定在鼠标的立体框架与夷为平地，在​​AP和ML轴的大脑; 4）必须与精密操作的微操作的能力; 5）确保适当的术后护理。如果遵循这些关键步骤，鼠标应该生存下去，没有观察到感染的手术。 符合体外研究中 ，我们和其他人已经表?...

淀粉样蛋白斑沉积，这是由淀粉样蛋白-β（Aβ1-42）的，是阿尔茨海默氏病（AD）的病理学的关键特征。大量研究表明，过高或毒性水平的重组低聚Aβ1-42引起神经元死亡，突触营养不良，损失和功能障碍;以及学习记忆障碍1-4。受影响的脑区域包括海马，皮质，并如基底前脑和扁桃体5,6-皮层下结构。迄今为止，有试图模拟的Aβ1-42病理学的AD的多个转基因小鼠模型。根据应变这些动物被证明是在审查AD的选择病理特征非常有用。不幸的是，除2转基因品系，APP23和5XFAD，这些小鼠从未完全复制的神经元损失，AD的一个关键方面。即使在APP23和5XFAD观察神经元的损失，神经元死亡，安装前后VED是微妙的，年龄依赖性，孤立的几个选择地区7,8。 直接注入低聚的Aβ1-42入野生型小鼠的大脑提供的体内模型它复制amyloidopathy 1,9,10的神经元死亡方面极好。不像通常用于转基因小鼠模型的低聚的Aβ1-42输注模型是理想的急性升降的Aβ1-42的水平在空间和时间的方式。使用野生型小鼠对这种模式的优点避免从在转基因小鼠系引入的突变势补偿或副作用。过去的研究已经表明，注入的Aβ1-42的毒性水平进海马引起神经元死亡在注射部位的附近1周1次内。此外，与观察一致，即Aβ1-42为胆碱能神经元11的基底前脑的有毒胆碱能神经元（BFCN）人群中伸出的海马在7-14天以下的β-淀粉样蛋白注射1,10小鼠下降20-50％，从而有效的隔离神经回路中的脑组织考试。因为BFCN项目同侧海马12的齿状回，在大多数情况下控制/车辆和低聚的Aβ1-42溶液可对大脑允许将左和右半球1之间进行比较的任一侧被注入。 在这份报告中，我们将提供成人野生型C57BL / 6J小鼠进行详细的手术和注射方法。这种小鼠品系被选中，是因为它在研究广泛应用。从技术上讲，任何脑区域可以针对输液，但在这里，我们将使用海马的齿状回作为目标来说明该技术。

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			<td>Ketamine HCl (100mg/ml)</td>
			<td>Henry Schein Medical</td>
			<td>1049007</td>
			<td>100 mg ketamine per 1 kg animal</td>
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			<td>Xylazine (20mg/ml)</td>
			<td>Henry Schein Medical</td>
			<td>not available</td>
			<td>10 mg xylazine per 1 kg animal</td>
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			<td>Buprenex (0.3mg/ml)</td>
			<td>Henry Schein Medical</td>
			<td>1217793</td>
			<td>0.1 mg buprenex per 1 kg animal</td>
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			<td>A&#946;1-42</td>
			<td>David Teplow/UCLA</td>
			<td>not available</td>
			<td>100 &#956;M; This amyloid was used in the paper</td>
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			<td>A&#946;1-42</td>
			<td>Bachem</td>
			<td>H-1368</td>
			<td>Can be used in place of amyloid from the Teplow lab</td>
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			<td>A&#946;1-42</td>
			<td>American Peptide</td>
			<td>62-0-80B</td>
			<td>Can be used in place of amyloid from the Teplow lab</td>
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			<td>Scrambled A&#946;1-42</td>
			<td>American Peptide</td>
			<td>62-0-46B</td>
			<td>Can be used as control peptide for comparing A&#946;1-42</td>
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			<td>NU4 Antibody (Oligomeric Amyloid Antibody)</td>
			<td>Gift from William Klein/Northwestern U.</td>
			<td>not available</td>
			<td>1:2000 dilution</td>
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			<td>Anti-Amyloid Oligomeric Antibody&#160; (Polyclonal Rabbit)</td>
			<td>EMD Millipore</td>
			<td>AB9234</td>
			<td>May be used in place of Nu4; needs to&#160; be tested by the end user</td>
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			<td>6E10 Antibody (Monoclonal Mouse) (Amyloid Antibody)</td>
			<td>Biolegend</td>
			<td>sig-39320</td>
			<td>1:1000 dilution</td>
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			<td>ChAT Antibody (Polyclonal Goat)</td>
			<td>Millipore</td>
			<td>AB144P</td>
			<td>1:100 dilution</td>
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			<td>DeadEnd Fluorometric TUNEL system</td>
			<td>Promega</td>
			<td>G3250</td>
			<td>Follow manufacturer&#39;s directions for use</td>
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			<td>Prolong Gold Antifade Reagent with DAPI</td>
			<td>Invitrogen</td>
			<td>P36935</td>
			<td>Use when coverslipping slides</td>
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			<td>Fluorogold</td>
			<td>Fluorochrome, LLC</td>
			<td>not available</td>
			<td>2% solution</td>
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			<td>Absolute Ethanol (200 proof)</td>
			<td>Fisher Scientific</td>
			<td>BP2818-4</td>
			<td>For making 70% ethanol for sanitizing and disinfecting</td>
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			<td>Novex 10-20% Tricine gel</td>
			<td>Life Technologies</td>
			<td>EC6625BOX</td>
			<td>For separating A&#946;1-42</td>
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			<td>Novex Tricine SDS Running Buffer (10X)</td>
			<td>Life Technologies</td>
			<td>LC1675</td>
			<td>For running 10-20% Tricine gels</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Novex Tris-Glycine Transfer Buffer (25X)</td>
			<td>Life Technologies</td>
			<td>LC3675</td>
			<td>For transferring 10-20% Tricine gels</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>SuperSignal Western Blot Enhancer</td>
			<td>Thermo Scientific</td>
			<td>46640</td>
			<td>For enhancing A&#946;1-42 signal; follow manufacturer&#39;s protocol</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Protran BA79 Nitrocellulose Blotting Membrane, 0.1 &#956;m</td>
			<td>GE Healthcare Life Sciences</td>
			<td>10402088</td>
			<td>For transferring 10-20% Tricine gels</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Xcell SureLock Mini-Cell</td>
			<td>Life Technologies</td>
			<td>EI0001</td>
			<td>Electrophoresis aparatus for running 10-20% Tricine gels</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>GenTeal Lubricant Eye Gel</td>
			<td>Novartis</td>
			<td>not available</td>
			<td>For keeping the mouse eyes moist during surgery; can be found in local pharmacy stores</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Refresh Optive Lubricant Eye Drops</td>
			<td>Allergan</td>
			<td>not available</td>
			<td>For keeping the mouse eyes moist during surgery; can be found in local pharmacy stores; Can be used in place of GenTeal</td>
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			<td>Betadine</td>
			<td>Stoelting</td>
			<td>50998</td>
			<td>For sanitizing and disinfecting</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Round/Tapered Spatula&#160;</td>
			<td>VWR</td>
			<td>82027-490</td>
			<td>For opening animal mouth</td>
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			<td>Bulldog Serrefines Clamps (Jaw Dims. 9X1.6mm; Length 28mm)</td>
			<td>Fine Science Tools</td>
			<td>18050-28</td>
			<td>Optional; For keeping scalp skin apart during injection</td>
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			<td>Straight Fine Scissors (Cutting edge 25mm; Length 11.5cm)</td>
			<td>Fine Science Tools</td>
			<td>14060-11</td>
			<td>For cutting scalp</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>#3 Scalpel Handle</td>
			<td>Fine Science Tools</td>
			<td>10003-12</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
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			<td>#11 Surgical Blade</td>
			<td>Fine Science Tools</td>
			<td>10011-00</td>
			<td>For making scalp incision</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Student Standard Pattern Forcep (Tip Dims. 2.5x1.5mm; Length 11.5cm)</td>
			<td>Fine Science Tools</td>
			<td>91100-12</td>
			<td>For holding scalp closed during suturing</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Trimmer Combo Kit</td>
			<td>Kent Scientific</td>
			<td>CL9990-1201</td>
			<td>For shaving hair</td>
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			<td>T/Pump Warm Water Recirculator&#160;</td>
			<td>Kent Scientific&#160;</td>
			<td>TP-700</td>
			<td>For warming animal during surgery</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Resusable Warmining Pad (5&#34; x 10&#34;)</td>
			<td>Kent Scientific&#160;</td>
			<td>TPZ-0510FEA</td>
			<td>For attaching it to the T/Pump warm water recirculator to warm the animal during surgery</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Cordless Micro Drill</td>
			<td>Stoelting</td>
			<td>58610</td>
			<td>Use 0.8mm steel burrs to drill holes in the skull</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Lab Standard Stereotaxic Instrument with Mouse &#38; Neonatal Rat Adaptor</td>
			<td>Stoelting</td>
			<td>51615</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Just for Mouse Stereotaxic Instrument</td>
			<td>Stoelting</td>
			<td>51730</td>
			<td>Can use this in place of Stoelting Cat. #51615</td>
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			<td>Quintessential Stereotaxic Injector</td>
			<td>Stoelting</td>
			<td>53311</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Dry Glass Bead Sterilizer</td>
			<td>Stoelting</td>
			<td>50287</td>
			<td>For sterilizing stainless steel instruments</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Sterile Surgical Drape (18&#34; x 26&#34;)</td>
			<td>Stoelting</td>
			<td>50981</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Hamilton Syringe 50 ml, Model 705 RN SYR, NDL</td>
			<td>Hamilton Company</td>
			<td>7637-01</td>
			<td>For brain injection; use different syringes for different solutions</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>29 Gauge Needle, Small Hub RN NDL</td>
			<td>Hamilton Company</td>
			<td>7803-06</td>
			<td>For attaching to the Hamilton syringe for brain injection</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>1 ml BD Tuberculin Syringes</td>
			<td>VWR</td>
			<td>BD309659</td>
			<td>For administering anesthesia and saline</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>30 Gauge Needle (0.5&#34;)</td>
			<td>VWR</td>
			<td>BD305106</td>
			<td>For administering anesthesia and saline</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Portable Electronic CS Series Scale (Ohaus)</td>
			<td>VWR</td>
			<td>65500-202</td>
			<td>For weighing animals to determine anesthesia dose</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Hot plate (Top Plate Dims. 7.25x7.25in)</td>
			<td>VWR</td>
			<td>47751-148</td>
			<td>For warming animals post-surgery</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sofsilk Silk Suture C-1 Cutting 3/8, 12 mm</td>
			<td>Covidien</td>
			<td>S1173</td>
			<td>For closing wound</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vetbond Tissue Adhesive (3M)</td>
			<td>Santa Cruz Biotechnology</td>
			<td>sc-361931</td>
			<td>Optional: for aiding in wound closure; Use with suture.</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Cotton-Tipped Wooden-Shaft Sterile Applicators</td>
			<td>Fisher scientific</td>
			<td>22-029-488</td>
			<td>For cleaning and drying surgical wound</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Fisherbrand Superfrost Plus Microscope Slides</td>
			<td>Fisher Scientific&#160;</td>
			<td>12-550-15</td>
			<td>For collecting brain sections</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>VWR Micro Cover Glass 24 X 50 mm</td>
			<td>VWR</td>
			<td>48393241</td>
			<td>For mounting microscope slides</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Thermo Scientific Nalgene Syringe Filter 0.2 &#956;m</td>
			<td>Fisher Scientific</td>
			<td>194-2520</td>
			<td>For sterilizing saline solution</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Sterile dual tip skin markers by Viscot Medical</td>
			<td>Medline</td>
			<td>VIS1422SRL91</td>
			<td>For marking coordinates on the skull</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

stereotaxic infusion of oligomeric amyloid-beta into the mouse hippocampus

阿尔茨海默氏病是一种神经退行性疾病，影响人口老化。该疾病的一个主要神经病理学特征是过度产生淀粉样蛋白β的和的β-淀粉样斑块中的患病个体的脑区的沉积。多年来科学家已经产生的试图复制的淀粉样蛋白β病理学众多阿尔茨海默氏病小鼠模型。不幸的是，在小鼠模型中只选择性地模仿疾病特征。神经元死亡，在早老性痴呆病患者的脑中一个显着的效果，是明显缺乏在这些小鼠。因此，我们和其他人已采用直接注入淀粉样蛋白β的可溶性低聚物质的方法 - 淀粉样蛋白β的已被证明是最毒的神经元的形式 - 立体定向到大脑。在本报告中，我们利用雄性C57BL / 6J小鼠文件增加一个选择脑区域淀粉样蛋白β水平的这种手术技术。该输液目标是海马的齿状回，因为这大脑结构，沿与由胆碱能电路连接在所述基底前脑，表示的变性疾病的领域之一。提升β​​-淀粉样蛋白在通过立体输液齿状回的结果显示增加神经元丢失在齿状回1周内，虽然在布罗卡的斜角带垂直肢体同时增加细胞死亡和胆碱能神经元缺失的基底前脑。这些影响观察到2周。我们的数据表明，目前的β-淀粉样蛋白输注模型提供了一种替代的小鼠模型在一个短期的基础上处理区域特定神经元死亡。该模型的优点在于，β淀粉样蛋白可在空间和时间的方式升高。

制备人重组低聚Aβ1-42的本发明的方法产生的可溶性低聚物质选自单体，二聚体，三聚体和四聚体（ 图1A）的。这些低分子量的Aβ1-42物种，而不是原纤维和斑块，已被证明在许多设置是最毒的神经元1,4,9,17-19。以确定是否低聚的Aβ1-42诱导的神经元死亡的鼠脑的Aβ1-42（4微升100μM的原液）被注入海马DG在9个月大的野生型C57BL一个半球/ 6J小鼠。一个...

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Stereotaxic Infusion of Oligomeric Amyloid-beta into the Mouse Hippocampus

Here, we present a protocol for direct stereotaxic brain infusion of amyloid-beta. This methodology provides an alternative in vivo mouse model to address the short-term effects of amyloid-beta on brain neurons.

低聚淀粉样蛋白-β的立体灌注到小鼠海马

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17.9K 次观看.  Columbia University Medical Center. Here, we present a protocol for direct stereotaxic brain infusion of amyloid-beta. This methodology provides an alternative in vivo mouse model to address the short-term effects of amyloid-beta on brain neurons.

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Visualization and Genetic Manipulation of Dendrites and Spines in the Mouse Cerebral Cortex and Hippocampus using In utero Electroporation

In utero electroporation (IUE) has become a powerful technique to study the development of different regions of the embryonic nervous system 1-5. To date this tool has been widely used to study the regulation of cellular proliferation, differentiation and neuronal migration especially in the developing cerebral cortex 6-8. Here we detail our protocol to electroporate in utero the cerebral cortex and the hippocampus and provide evidence that this approach can be used to study dendrites and spines in these two cerebral regions.
Visualization and manipulation of neurons in primary cultures have contributed to a better understanding of the processes involved in dendrite, spine and synapse development. However neurons growing in vitro are not exposed to all the physiological cues that can affect dendrite and/or spine formation and maintenance during normal development. Our knowledge of dendrite and spine structures in vivo in wild-type or mutant mice comes mostly from observations using the Golgi-Cox method 9. However, Golgi staining is considered to be unpredictable. Indeed, groups of nerve cells and fiber tracts are labeled randomly, with particular areas often appearing completely stained while adjacent areas are devoid of staining. Recent studies have shown that IUE of fluorescent constructs represents an attractive alternative method to study dendrites, spines as well as synapses in mutant / wild-type mice 10-11 (Figure 1A). Moreover in comparison to the generation of mouse knockouts, IUE represents a rapid approach to perform gain and loss of function studies in specific population of cells during a specific time window. In addition, IUE has been successfully used with inducible gene expression or inducible RNAi approaches to refine the temporal control over the expression of a gene or shRNA 12. These advantages of IUE have thus opened new dimensions to study the effect of gene expression/suppression on dendrites and spines not only in specific cerebral structures (Figure 1B) but also at a specific time point of development (Figure 1C).
Finally, IUE provides a useful tool to identify functional interactions between genes involved in dendrite, spine and/or synapse development. Indeed, in contrast to other gene transfer methods such as virus, it is straightforward to combine multiple RNAi or transgenes in the same population of cells. 
In summary, IUE is a powerful method that has already contributed to the characterization of molecular mechanisms underlying brain function and disease and it should also be useful in the study of dendrites and spines.

Visualization and Genetic Manipulation of Dendrites and Spines in the Mouse Cerebral Cortex and Hippocampus using In utero Electroporation

This article describes in detail a protocol to electroporate in utero the cerebral cortex and the hippocampus at E14.5 in mice. We also show that this is a valuable method to study dendrites and spines in these two cerebral regions.

可视化和遗传操作在小鼠大脑皮层和使用海马树突和棘<em&gt;在子宫内</em&gt;电穿孔

In utero electroporation (IUE) has become a powerful technique to study the development of different regions of the embryonic nervous system 1-5. To date ...

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Stereotaxic Injection of a Viral Vector for Conditional Gene Manipulation in the Mouse Spinal Cord

Intraparenchymal injection of a viral vector enables conditional gene manipulation in distinct populations of neurons or particular regions of the central nervous system. We demonstrate a stereotaxic injection technique that allows targeted gene expression or silencing in the dorsal horn of the mouse spinal cord. The surgical procedure is brief. It requires laminectomy of a single vertebra, providing for quick recovery of the animal and unimpaired motility of the spine. Controlled injection of a small vector suspension volume at low speed and use of a microsyringe with beveled glass cannula minimize the tissue lesion. The local immune response to the vector depends on the intrinsic properties of the virus employed; in our experience, it is minor and short-lived when a recombinant adeno-associated virus is used. A reporter gene such as enhanced green fluorescent protein facilitates monitoring spatial distribution of the vector, and the efficacy and cellular specificity of the transfection.

Viral vectors allow for targeted gene manipulation. We demonstrate a method for conditional gene expression or ablation in the mouse spinal cord, using stereotaxic injection of a viral vector into the dorsal horn, a prominent site of synaptic contact between primary somatosensory afferents and neurons of the central nervous system.

立体定向注射病毒载体的基因操作在小鼠脊髓条件

Intraparenchymal injection of a viral vector enables conditional gene manipulation in distinct populations of neurons or particular regions of the central ...

Building An Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument

This protocol includes the designs and software necessary to upgrade an existing stereotaxic instrument to a robotic (CNC) stereotaxic instrument for around $1,000 (excluding a drill), using industry standard stepper motors and CNC controlling software. Each axis has variable speed control and may be operated simultaneously or independently. The robot&#39;s flexibility and open coding system (g-code) make it capable of performing custom tasks that are not supported by commercial systems. Its applications include, but are not limited to, drilling holes, sharp edge craniotomies, skull thinning, and lowering electrodes or cannula. In order to expedite the writing of g-coding for simple surgeries, we have developed custom scripts that allow individuals to design a surgery with no knowledge of programming. However, for users to get the most out of the motorized stereotax, it would be beneficial to be knowledgeable in mathematical programming and G-Coding (simple programming for CNC machining).
The recommended drill speed is greater than 40,000 rpm. The stepper motor resolution is 1.8&#176;/Step, geared to 0.346&#176;/Step. A standard stereotax has a resolution of 2.88 &#956;m/step. The maximum recommended cutting speed is 500 &#956;m/sec. The maximum recommended jogging speed is 3,500 &#956;m/sec. The maximum recommended drill bit size is HP 2.

This protocol includes the designs and software necessary to upgrade an existing stereotaxic instrument to a robotic (computer numeric controlled; CNC) stereotaxic instrument for around $1,000 (excluding a drill).

建设一个开放源码的机器人立体定位仪

This protocol includes the designs and software necessary to upgrade an existing stereotaxic instrument to a robotic (CNC) stereotaxic instrument for ...

Mouse Microsurgery Infusion Technique for Targeted Substance Delivery into the CNS via the Internal Carotid Artery

Animal models of central nervous system (CNS) diseases and, consequently, blood-brain barrier disruption diseases, require the delivery of exogenous substances into the brain. These exogenous substances may induce injurious impact or constitute therapeutic strategy. The most common delivery methods of exogenous substances into the brain are based on systemic deliveries, such as subcutaneous or intravenous routes. Although commonly used, these approaches have several limitations, including low delivery efficacy into the brain. In contrast, surgical methods that locally deliver substances into the CNS are more specific and prevent the uptake of the exogenous substances by other organs. Several surgical methods for CNS delivery are available; however, they tend to be very traumatic. Here, we describe a mouse infusion microsurgery technique, which effectively delivers substances into the brain via the internal carotid artery, with minimal trauma and no interference with normal CNS functionality.

Mouse Microsurgery Infusion Technique for Targeted Substance Delivery into the CNS via the Internal Carotid Artery

The present protocol describes a mouse microsurgery infusion technique, which effectively delivers substances directly into the brain via the internal carotid artery.

鼠标显微注水技术进行有针对性的物质传递到中枢神经系统<i&gt;通过</i&gt;的颈内动脉

Animal models of central nervous system (CNS) diseases and, consequently, blood-brain barrier disruption diseases, require the delivery of exogenous ...

Stereotaxic Surgery for Genetic Manipulation in Striatal Cells of Neonatal Mouse Brains

Many genes are expressed in embryonic brains, and some of them are continuously expressed in the brain after birth. For such persistently expressed genes, they may function to regulate the developmental process and/or physiological function in neonatal brains. To investigate neurobiological functions of specific genes in the brain, it is essential to inactivate genes in the brain. Here, we describe a simple stereotaxic method to inactivate gene expression in the striatum of transgenic mice at neonatal time windows. AAV-eGFP-Cre viruses were microinjected into the striatum of Ai14 reporter gene mice at postnatal day (P) 2 by stereotaxic brain surgery. The tdTomato reporter gene expression was detected in P14 striatum, suggesting a successful Cre-loxP mediated DNA recombination in AAV-transduced striatal cells. We further validated this technique by microinjecting AAV-eGFP-Cre viruses into P2Foxp2fl/fl mice. Double labeling of GFP and Foxp2 showed that GFP-positive cells lacked Foxp2 immunoreactivity in P9 striatum, suggesting the loss of Foxp2 protein in AAV-eGFP-Cre transduced striatal cells. Taken together, these results demonstrate an effective genetic deletion by stereotaxically microinjected AAV-eGFP-Cre viruses in specific neuronal populations in the neonatal brains of floxed transgenic mice. In conclusion, our stereotaxic technique provides an easy and simple platform for genetic manipulation in neonatal mouse brains. The technique can not only be used to delete genes in specific regions of neonatal brains, but it also can be used to inject pharmacological drugs, neuronal tracers, genetically modified optogenetics and chemogenetics proteins, neuronal activity indicators and other reagents into the striatum of neonatal mouse brains.

We describe a protocol of stereotaxic surgery with a homemade head-fixed device for microinjecting reagents into the striatum of neonatal mouse brains. This technique allows genetic manipulation in neuronal cells of specific regions of neonatal mouse brains.

新生小鼠脑巴细胞基因调控的立体定向手术

Many genes are expressed in embryonic brains, and some of them are continuously expressed in the brain after birth. For such persistently expressed genes, ...

Recording Spatially Restricted Oscillations in the Hippocampus of Behaving Mice

The local field potential (LFP) emerges from ion movements across neural membranes. Since the voltage recorded by LFP electrodes reflects the summed electrical field of a large volume of brain tissue, extracting information about local activity is challenging. Studying neuronal microcircuits, however, requires a reliable distinction between truly local events and volume-conducted signals originating in distant brain areas. Current source density (CSD) analysis offers a solution for this problem by providing information about current sinks and sources in the vicinity of the electrodes. In brain areas with laminar cytoarchitecture such as the hippocampus, one-dimensional CSD can be obtained by estimating the second spatial derivative of the LFP. Here, we describe a method to record multilaminar LFPs using linear silicon probes implanted into the dorsal hippocampus. CSD traces are computed along individual shanks of the probe. This protocol thus describes a procedure to resolve spatially restricted neuronal network oscillations in the hippocampus of freely moving mice.

This protocol describes the recording of local field potentials with multi-shank linear silicon probes. Conversion of the signals using current source density analysis allows the reconstruction of local electrical activity in the mouse hippocampus. With this technique, spatially restricted brain oscillations can be studied in freely moving mice.

行为小鼠海马空间受限振荡的记录

The local field potential (LFP) emerges from ion movements across neural membranes. Since the voltage recorded by LFP electrodes reflects the summed ...

Transplantation of Chemogenetically Engineered Cortical Interneuron Progenitors into Early Postnatal Mouse Brains

Neuronal development is regulated by a complex combination of environmental and genetic factors. Assessing the relative contribution of each component is a complicated task, which is particularly difficult in regards to the development of &#947;-aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic cortical interneurons (CIs). CIs are the main inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex, and they play key roles in neuronal networks, by regulating both the activity of individual pyramidal neurons, as well as the oscillatory behavior of neuronal ensembles. They are generated in transient embryonic structures (medial and caudal ganglionic eminences -&#160;MGE and CGE) that are very difficult to efficiently target using in utero electroporation approaches. Interneuron progenitors migrate long distances during normal embryonic development, before they integrate in the cortical circuit. This remarkable ability to disperse and integrate into a developing network can be hijacked by transplanting embryonic interneuron precursors into early post-natal host cortices. Here, we present a protocol that allows genetic modification of embryonic interneuron progenitors using focal ex vivo electroporation. These engineered interneuron precursors are then transplanted into early post-natal host cortices, where they will mature into easily identifiable CIs. This protocol allows the use of multiple genetically encoded tools, or the ability to regulate the expression of specific genes in interneuron progenitors, in order to investigate the impact of either genetic or environmental variables on the maturation and integration of CIs.

Here we present a protocol, designed to use chemogenetic tools to manipulate the activity of cortical interneuron progenitors transplanted into the cortex of early postnatal mice.

将化学遗传工程皮质内神经内生前生移植到早期产后小鼠大脑

Neuronal development is regulated by a complex combination of environmental and genetic factors. Assessing the relative contribution of each component is ...

Microdissection of Mouse Brain into Functionally and Anatomically Different Regions

The brain is the command center for the mammalian nervous system and an organ with enormous structural complexity. Protected within the skull, the brain consists of an outer covering of grey matter over the hemispheres known as the cerebral cortex. Underneath this layer reside many other specialized structures that are essential for multiple phenomenon important for existence. Acquiring samples of specific gross brain regions requires quick and precise dissection steps.&#160;It is understood that at the microscopic level, many sub-regions exist and likely cross the arbitrary regional boundaries that we impose for the purpose of this dissection.
Mouse models are routinely used to study human brain functions and diseases. Changes in gene expression patterns may be confined to specific brain areas targeting a particular phenotype depending on the diseased state. Thus, it is of great importance to study regulation of transcription with respect to its well-defined structural organization. A complete understanding of the brain requires studying distinct brain regions, defining connections, and identifying key differences in the activities of each of these brain regions. A more comprehensive understanding of each of these distinct regions may pave the way for new and improved treatments in the field of neuroscience. Herein, we discuss a step-by-step methodology for dissecting the mouse brain into sixteen distinct regions. In this procedure, we have focused on male mouse C57Bl/6J (6-8 week old) brain removal and dissection into multiple regions using neuroanatomical landmarks to identify and sample discrete functionally-relevant and behaviorally-relevant&#160;brain regions. This work will help lay a strong foundation in the field of neuroscience, leading to more focused approaches in the deeper understanding of brain function.

We present a hands-on, step-by-step, rapid protocol for mouse brain removal and dissection of discrete regions from fresh brain tissue. Obtaining brain regions for molecular analysis has become routine in many neuroscience labs. These brain regions are immediately frozen to obtain high quality transcriptomic data for system level analysis.

将小鼠大脑显微切割成功能和解剖学上不同的区域

The brain is the command center for the mammalian nervous system and an organ with enormous structural complexity. Protected within the skull, the brain ...

Full- versus Sub-Regional Quantification of Amyloid-Beta Load on Mouse Brain Sections

Extracellular accumulation of amyloid-beta (A&#946;) plaques is one of the major pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and is the target of the only FDA-approved disease-modifying treatment for AD. Accordingly, the use of transgenic mouse models that overexpress the amyloid precursor protein and thereby accumulate cerebral A&#946; plaques are widely used to model human AD in mice. Therefore, immunoassays, including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunostaining, commonly measure the A&#946; load in brain tissues derived from AD transgenic mice. Though the methods for A&#946; detection and quantification have been well established and documented, the impact of the size of the region of interest selected in the brain tissue on A&#946; load measurements following immunostaining has not been reported. Therefore, the current protocol aimed to compare the A&#946; load measurements across the full- and sub-regions of interest using an image analysis software. The steps involved in brain tissue preparation, free-floating brain section immunostaining, imaging, and quantification of A&#946; load in full- versus sub-regions of interest are described using brain sections derived from 13-month-old APP/PS1 double transgenic male mice. The current protocol and the results provide valuable information about the impact of the size of the region of interest on A&#946;-positive area quantification, and show a strong correlation between the A&#946;-positive area obtained using the full- and sub-regions of interest analyses for brain sections derived from 13-month-old male APP/PS1 mice that show widespread A&#946; deposition.

The present protocol describes and compares the procedure to perform a full-region or sub-region of interest analysis of sagittal mouse brain sections to quantify amyloid-beta load in the APP/PS1 transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.

小鼠脑切片上淀粉样蛋白-β负荷的全区域与亚区域定量

Extracellular accumulation of amyloid-beta (A&#946;) plaques is one of the major pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and is the target of ...

In Vivo Chronic Two-Photon Imaging of Microglia in the Mouse Hippocampus

Microglia, the only immune cells resident in the brain, actively participate in neural circuit maintenance by modifying synapses and neuronal excitability. Recent studies have revealed the differential gene expression and functional heterogeneity of microglia in different brain regions. The unique functions of the hippocampal neural network in learning and memory may be associated with the active roles of microglia in synapse remodeling. However, inflammatory responses induced by surgical procedures have been problematic in the two-photon microscopic analysis of hippocampal microglia. Here, a method is presented that enables the chronic observation of microglia in all layers of the hippocampal CA1 through an imaging window. This method allows the analysis of morphological changes in microglial processes for more than 1 month. Long-term and high-resolution imaging of the resting microglia requires minimally invasive surgical procedures, appropriate objective lens selection, and optimized imaging techniques. The transient inflammatory response of hippocampal microglia may prevent imaging immediately after surgery, but the microglia restore their quiescent morphology within a few weeks. Furthermore, imaging neurons simultaneously with microglia allows us to analyze the interactions of multiple cell types in the hippocampus. This technique may provide essential information about microglial function in the hippocampus.

In Vivo Chronic Two-Photon Imaging of Microglia in the Mouse Hippocampus

This paper describes a method for chronic in vivo observation of the resting microglia in the mouse hippocampal CA1 using precisely controlled surgery and two-photon microscopy.