Name: establishment of a mouse severe acute pancreatitis model using retrograde injection of sodium taurocholate into the biliopancreatic duct
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We are grateful for the support from the following grants: a Translational Research Grant of NCRCH [2020WSA01], a KJXW Scientific Grant from Suzhou Commission of Health for Young Scholars [KJXW2020002], a Science and Technology Plan of Suzhou City (SKY2021038 and SKJY2021050), a grant from the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD), and a Primary Research &#38; Social Development Plan of Jiangsu Province (BE2018659).

All experiments involving animals were approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of Soochow University. All surgical procedures were performed under full anesthesia. Analgesics were not used to avoid interference with the natural course of the disease according to previous literatures28,29. Approval for the lack of analgesia was also granted by the Animal Ethics Committee of Soochow University.
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The TC-induced SAP model is an excellent research tool. As shown in this study, this model is very easily realized in general labs without employing specific devices. When used in combination with histology and biochemical analysis, it provides a cost- (inexpensive reagents) and time-saving (24 h time window) approach for inducing and evaluating AP. Adjusting the concentration of TC also offers the possibility of producing mild and moderate AP. Perides et al. also employed TC to induce SAP in mice20</su...

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammation of the pancreas characterized by obstruction of the main pancreatic duct with subsequent ductal distension and pancreas autodigestion by its abnormally activated enzymes. Its clinical manifestations include local or systemic inflammation, abdominal pain, and elevation of serum amylase1,2. According to the severity classification3, AP can present in mild, moderate, and severe forms, and among them, severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is the most concerning condition due to its high mortality rate of more than 30%4. In the United States, AP is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization, affecting over 200,000 patients5. Moreover, AP, especially SAP, is increasing annually and affecting younger age groups6. However, there is a lack of effective treatment options in current clinical practice6,7. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the molecular mechanisms involved in AP, thereby facilitating treatment improvement.
Well-established experimental animal models are required for studying the mechanisms involved in AP and evaluating the effectiveness of different treatment modalities. With the easy accessibility of transgenic and knockout strains and their small size, which minimizes the doses of drugs required for in vivo evaluation, mice are preferred for AP research. Therefore, several models of AP have been developed in mice8,9.
Working from a mild pancreatitis rat model induced through the intravenous administration of caerulein10, Niederau et al. developed a SAP mouse model presented with acinar cell necrosis induced using the same drug and injection route11. Although this model possesses several advantages, including noninvasiveness, rapid induction, wide reproducibility, and applicability, the major disadvantage is that only a mild form of AP is developed in most cases, thereby limiting its clinical relevance. Alcohol is considered one of the major etiologic factors of AP; however, Foitzik et al. reported that it causes pancreatic injury only when combined with other factors, such as exocrine hyperstimulation12. Moreover, although alcohol-induced AP models developed via different administration routes, and drug doses have been reported13,14,15, their major disadvantage is the difficulty in reproducing them. Intraperitoneal administration of L-arginine can also induce AP in mice16; however, its low clinical relevance hinders its application. Taurocholate, a bile salt, was first proposed by Creutzfeld et al. in 1965 for inducing a condition resembling human AP via pancreatic duct infusion17. Although controversies exist regarding its clinical relevance in pathophysiology18,19, taurocholate-induced pancreatitis remains an indispensable model for SAP.
As this model is simple to realize and is also effective in mice, it is now one of the most used AP models for small animal in vivo studies. Perides et al. employed sodium taurocholate (TC) to induce SAP in mice20, providing insights to understand its pathology. Combined with genetic modification techniques, this model has allowed us to confirm several specific genes involved in AP. For example, Bicozo et al. showed that a knockout of the CD38 gene protected against a model of TC-infusion pancreatitis and attributed the mechanisms to alterations in intracellular Ca2+ signaling21. Fanczal et al. investigated the physiological implication of TRPM2 expression in the plasma membrane of mouse pancreatic acinar and ductal cells, and demonstrated reduced severity of TC-induced SAP in TRPM2 knockout mice22. Furthermore, this model also provides a simple and effective way to test many novel drugs in vivo. For instance, this method enabled validation of the therapeutic effects of caffeine23, dehydrocholic acid24, and various antioxidants and anticoagulants25,26. This evidence demonstrates the versatility of the TC-induced SAP model. Although Wittel et al. described a similar mouse model27, a lack of details on the implementation procedures could result in an inability to reproduce the findings. In this article, we focus on methods using a simple homemade microsyringe and study TC-induced SAP, thereby providing possible guidance not only for further study of the pathogenesis and treatment of AP, but also for a perfectly adaptable experimental method for many other substances.

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			<td>0.5% iodophor</td>
			<td>Shanghai Likang Disinfectant</td>
			<td>310102</td>
			<td>4 mL/mouse</td>
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			<td>0.9% sodium chloride</td>
			<td>Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd.</td>
			<td>10019318</td>
			<td>0.8 mL/mouse</td>
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			<td>1% Pentobarbital sodium</td>
			<td>Sigma</td>
			<td>P3761</td>
			<td>0.2 -0.25 mL/mouse</td>
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			<td>25 &#956;L flat tip Microliter syringe</td>
			<td>Gaoge, Shanghai</td>
			<td>A124019</td>
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			<td>4% Paraformaldehyde</td>
			<td>Beyotime, Nantong, China</td>
			<td>P0099-500ml</td>
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			<td>5% sodium taurocholate (TC)</td>
			<td>Aladdin</td>
			<td>S100834-5g</td>
			<td>10 &#956;L/SAP mouse</td>
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			<td>6-0 Sterile nylon microsuture with threaded needle (1/2 circle)</td>
			<td>Cheng-He</td>
			<td>20093</td>
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			<td>75% alcohol</td>
			<td>Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd.</td>
			<td>10009218</td>
			<td>4 mL/mouse</td>
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			<td>8-0 Sterile nylon microsuture with threaded needle (3/8 circle)</td>
			<td>Cheng-He</td>
			<td>19064</td>
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			<td>ALT Activity Assay Kit</td>
			<td>EPNK, Anhui, China</td>
			<td>ALT0012</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Amylase Assay Kit</td>
			<td>EPNK, Anhui, China</td>
			<td>AMY0012</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Angled small bulldog clamp with 12 mm jaw (3 cm)</td>
			<td>Cheng-He</td>
			<td>HC-X022</td>
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			<td>aspen shavings or shreds for mouse bedding</td>
			<td>Beijing Vital River Laboratory Animal Technology</td>
			<td>VR03015</td>
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			<td>AST Activity Assay Kit</td>
			<td>EPNK, Anhui, China</td>
			<td>AST0012</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Assay Kit</td>
			<td>EPNK, Anhui, China</td>
			<td>BUN0011</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>C57BL/6 mouse</td>
			<td>Beijing Vital River Laboratory Animal Technology</td>
			<td>213</td>
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			<td>Creatine Assay Kit</td>
			<td>EPNK, Anhui, China</td>
			<td>CRE0012</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Feature microtome blade</td>
			<td>Beyotime, Nantong, China</td>
			<td>E0994</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Hemostatic Forceps (9.5 cm, Curved)</td>
			<td>JZ, Shanghai Medical Instruments Co. Ltd.</td>
			<td>JC3901</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Lipase Assay Kit</td>
			<td>Jiancheng, Nanjing, China</td>
			<td>A054-2-1</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Microtome</td>
			<td>Leica biosystem, Germany</td>
			<td>RM2245</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Mindray biochemistry analyzer</td>
			<td>Mindray, Shenzhen, China</td>
			<td>BS-420</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>MPO Assay Kit</td>
			<td>Jiancheng, Nanjing, China</td>
			<td>A044-1-1</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Normal mouse chow</td>
			<td>Trophic, Nantong, China</td>
			<td>LAD 1000</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Phosphate buffered saline</td>
			<td>Beyotime, Nantong, China</td>
			<td>C0221A</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Straight micro-bulldog clamp with 5 mm jaw (1.5 cm)</td>
			<td>JZ, Shanghai Medical Instruments Co. Ltd.</td>
			<td>W40130</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Straight or curved forceps (11.0 cm)</td>
			<td>Cheng-He</td>
			<td>HC-X091A or HC-X090A</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Straight Scissors (10.0 cm)</td>
			<td>Cheng-He, Ningbo, China</td>
			<td>HC-J039102</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Thermo Scientific Centrifuge</td>
			<td>Thermo Scientific, USA</td>
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establishment of a mouse severe acute pancreatitis model using retrograde injection of sodium taurocholate into the biliopancreatic duct

The prevalence of acute pancreatitis (AP), especially severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), is increasing in younger age groups annually. However, there is a lack of effective treatments in the current clinical practice. With the easy accessibility of transgenic and knockout strains and their small size, which allows minimal doses of drugs required for in vivo evaluation, a well-established experimental model in mice is preferred for AP research. Moreover, SAP induced through sodium taurocholate (TC) is currently one of the most widely used and best characterized models. This model has been investigated for novel therapies and possible molecular events during the process of AP. Here, we present the generation of an AP mouse model using sodium taurocholate and a simple homemade microsyringe. Moreover, we also provide the methodology for the subsequent histology and serological testing.

By carefully following the instructions above, we obtained a mean surgery duration of approximately 40 min. The mice were slightly inactive and had lost approximately 0.5-1.75 g, 0.85-1.85 g and 0.5-4.73 g of weight at 24 h, 48 h and 72 h post-operation, respectively (Figure 2).
From the time of surgery completion to 24 h post-operation, as the disease developed, the mice became inactive and showed slow responses and actions.
The surviv...

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Establishment of a Mouse Severe Acute Pancreatitis Model using Retrograde Injection of Sodium Taurocholate into the Biliopancreatic Duct

A mouse model of severe acute pancreatitis is described herein. The procedure presented here is very rapid, simple, and accessible, thereby potentially allowing the study of the molecular mechanisms and different therapeutic interventions in acute pancreatitis in a convenient way.

The prevalence of acute pancreatitis (AP), especially severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), is increasing in younger age groups annually. However, there is a ...

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