<p class="jove_content">This protocol describes a straightforward method for creating coated filaments for the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model in mice using silicone, nylon sutures, and syringe needles. This method allows for the production of filaments with a consistent diameter and various silicone wrapping lengths tailored to experimental needs.</p>

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Handcrafted Silicone Coated Filament for Mice Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Models

As the global population ages, ischemic stroke has risen to become the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, placing an immense ...

Institution - Fifth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital

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