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Biology

Micro-dissection of Rat Brain for RNA or Protein Extraction from Specific Brain Region
Kin Chiu 1, Wui Man Lau 1, Ho Tak Lau 1, Kwok-Fai So 1, Raymond Chuen-Chung Chang 1
1Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Anatomy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong - HKU

Micro-dissection of rat brain into various regions is extremely important for the study of different neurodegenerative diseases. This video demonstrates micro-dissection of four major brain regions include olfactory bulb, frontal cortex, striatum and hippocampus in fresh rat brain tissue. Useful tips for quick removal of respective regions to avoid RNA and protein degradation of the tissue are given.

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Biology

Intravitreous Injection for Establishing Ocular Diseases Model
Kin Chiu 1, Raymond Chuen-Chung Chang 1, Kwok-Fai So 1
1The University of Hong Kong - HKU

Intravitreous injection is a widely used technique in visual sciences research for ocular diseases or as direct application of local treatment. This video demonstrated a protocol for intravitreous injection using a 1ml syringe with glass pipette. Useful tips about avoiding massive bleeding and lens damage are given.

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Biology

Laser-Induced Chronic Ocular Hypertension Model on SD Rats
Kin Chiu 1, Raymond Chang 1, Kwok-Fai So 1
1Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Anatomy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong - HKU

Glaucoma is one of the major causes of blindness in the world. Elevated intraocular pressure is a major risk factor. Laser photocoagulation induced ocular hypertension is one of the well established animal models. This video demonstrates how to induce ocular hypertension by Argon laser photocoagulation in rat.

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Biology

Retrograde Labeling of Retinal Ganglion Cells by Application of Fluoro-Gold on the Surface of Superior Colliculus
Kin Chiu 1, Wui-Man Lau 1, Sze-chun Yeung 1, Raymond Chuen-Chung Chang 1, Kwok-Fai So 1
1The University of Hong Kong - HKU

This video describes the method of retrograde labeling of RGC by applying fluoro-gold (FG) on the surface of superior colliculus (SC). Technique involves drilling the skull, aspirating the cortex, and applying gelatin sponge over entire dorsal surface of SC.

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Neuroscience

Morphometric Analyses of Retinal Sections
Tin Fung Chan 1, Kin Chiu 1, Carmen Ka Ming Lok 1, Wing Lau Ho 1, Kwok-Fai So 1,2,3, Raymond Chuen-Chung Chang 1,2,3
1Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Anatomy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 2Research Centre of Heart, Brain, Hormone and Healthy Aging, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 3State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong

This video demonstrates three types of morphometric analyses of the retina, which include measuring the inner nuclear layer thickness, quantifying the number of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and measuring the sizes of RGCs. The technique can offer a simple but scientific platform for morphometric analyses.

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Behavior

A Behavioral Test Battery for the Repeated Assessment of Motor Skills, Mood, and Cognition in Mice
Ran You 1,2,3, Yan Liu 3, Raymond Chuen-Chung Chang 3
1Nanjing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 2Nanjing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, 3Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK SAR)

A comprehensive behavioral test battery of motor skills, mood—including social interaction, depression, and anxiety—and cognition is designed for the repeated assessment of neurodegeneration-related behavioral changes in mice.

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