著者らは、ハートウィグ・ヴィーボルトの優れた技術支援と、ハンブルク・エッペンドルフ大学医療センターのUKE顕微鏡イメージング施設(Umif)に、顕微鏡とサポートを提供してくれたことに感謝したいと考えています。この研究は、DZHK(ドイツ心臓血管研究センター)[FKZ 81Z4710141]によって資金提供されました。

著者らは開示するものは何もない。

突然の心停止が世界的に最も一般的な死因であり続けるため、VAの発症に先立つ交感神経系のニューロンおよびグリア細胞における細胞および分子プロセスの理解は高い関心を持つ。そこで、現在の原稿では、このネットワーク内のマウスエレメントであるマウスSGを同定し、RNA、タンパク質、細胞レベルでのその後の分析を行う方法の基本的なレパートリーを提供していま...

心臓自律神経系は、交感神経、副交感神経、感覚成分の緊密に調整された平衡であり、心臓が適切な生理学的応答を有する環境変化に適応することを可能にする1,2。この平衡における障害は、例えば、交感神経活動の増加、心室性不整脈(VA)3、4の維持と同様に発症の重要な促進要因として確立されている。従って、自律的変調は、β遮断薬による交感神経活性の薬理学的減少を通じて達成され、数十年5、6年のVA患者の治療の基礎となっている。しかし、薬理学的およびカテーテルベースの介入にもかかわらず、関連する数の患者はまだ再発VA7に苦しんでいる。
心臓への交感神経入力は、主に星状神経節(SG)の神経細胞体を介して媒介され、交感神経鎖の両側の星形構造は、脳幹から心臓8、9、10に多数の胸腔内神経を介して情報を中継する。傷害後にSGから発芽した神経はVAと突然心死11、12に関連し、自律変調13、14の標的としてSGを強調する。心臓への交感神経入力の減少は、局所麻酔薬の経皮的注入を介して一時的に、またはビデオ支援胸腔鏡15、16を介してSGの部分的除去によって永久に達成することができる。心臓交感神経脱用は、有望な結果を有する治療難治性VA患者のためのオプションを提示する14,16,17.我々は、神経および神経化学的リモデリング、神経炎症およびグリア活性化が自律神経機能障害18、18を寄与または悪化させる可能性のある交感神経リモデリングの特徴であることを、これらの患者の植え付けられたSGから学んだ。それでも、これらのニューロンにおける基礎となる細胞および分子プロセスは、現在まで不明瞭なままであり、例えば、コリン作動性表現型20,21へのニューロントランス分化の役割。実験研究は、VAを治療するための新しいアプローチを提示し、例えば、光遺伝学22を介した交感神経活性の減少であるが、SGの詳細な特徴付けは、VAと手をつないで行く多くの心臓病理に依然として欠けている。これらの病理を模倣するマウスモデルは、潜在的に不整脈12、23の発症に先行する神経リモデリングを研究することを可能にする。これらは、心臓および神経系の自律神経特性解析のための更なる形態学的および機能的分析によって完了することができる。本プロトコルでは、VAの理解を深めるためにマウスSGを解剖し特徴付けできる方法の基本的なレパートリーを提供する。

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			<td>Eukitt mounting medium</td>
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			<td>217004</td>
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			<td>43368</td>
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			<td>Pasteur pipettes, LDPE, unsterile, 3 ml, 154 mm</td>
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			<td>7691202</td>
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			<td>18912-014</td>
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			<td>Pinzette Dumont SS Forceps</td>
			<td>FineScienceTools</td>
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			<td>TaqMan Gene Expression Assay MKi67 (Mm01278617_m1)</td>
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			<td>4331182</td>
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			<td>4370074</td>
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			<td>W21404</td>
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location, dissection, and analysis of the murine stellate ganglion

自律神経系は心臓電気生理学の実質的な原動力である。特にその交感神経枝の役割は、心室性不整脈(VA)の病態生理学における継続的な調査の問題である。星状神経節(SG)のニューロン   は、交感神経鎖の両側の星形構造であり   、交感神経系の重要な要素です。SGは、治療難治性VA患者における心交感神経変性による治療のための認識された標的である。SGにおける神経細胞リモデリングおよびグリア活性化はVA患者に記載されているが、不整脈の発症に先立つ可能性のある基礎となる細胞および分子プロセスは十分に理解されておらず、自律神経変調を改善するために解明されるべきである。マウスモデルは交感神経リモデリングを研究することができますが、マウスSGの同定は経験の浅い研究者にとって困難です。したがって、マウスSGの詳細な細胞および分子生物学的研究は、多くの一般的な心疾患に欠けている。ここでは、RNAレベル(遺伝子発現解析のためのRNA単離、その際のハイブリダイゼーション)、タンパク質レベル(免疫蛍光全体実装染色)、および細胞レベル(基本的形態、細胞サイズ測定)での分析のために成体マウスのSGを解剖および研究するための基本的なレパートリーについて説明します。調製技術の課題を克服するための潜在的な解決策と、自己蛍光の消光による染色の改善方法を提示します。これにより、細胞組成およびリモデリングプロセスを決定するために、確立されたマーカーを介して神経細胞とグリア細胞を可視化することができます。ここで示す方法は、VAになりやすいマウスの自律神経機能不全に関するさらなる情報を得るためにSGを特徴付けることを可能にし、心臓の自律神経系の神経およびグリア成分を調査する追加の技術によって補完することができる。

図 1は、SG を識別して解剖する方法を視覚化します。 左右の長角のコリ筋肉はSGとリブケージから内側に入る方向の重要なランドマークです。解剖は、筋肉と最初の肋骨の間の点線に沿って行われる。SGと交感神経鎖は白い構造として見えるようになります(図1C)。図1Dは、左の長い...

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Location, Dissection, and Analysis of the Murine Stellate Ganglion

心臓自律神経系、特に交感神経の神経系における病態生理学的変化は、心室性不整脈の発症および維持に寄与する。本プロトコルでは、マウスの星状神経節を特徴付け、基礎となる分子および細胞プロセスの理解を深める方法を示す。

ネズミ星状神経節の位置、解剖、分析

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9.7K ビュー.  EVK Düsseldorf, cNEP, cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Consortium. 心臓自律神経系、特に交感神経の神経系における病態生理学的変化は、心室性不整脈の発症および維持に寄与する。本プロトコルでは、マウスの星状神経節を特徴付け、基礎となる分子および細胞プロセスの理解を深める方法を示す。

ビデオ: Location, Dissection, and Analysis of the Murine Stellate Ganglion

A Method for Murine Islet Isolation and Subcapsular Kidney Transplantation

Since the early pioneering work of Ballinger and Reckard demonstrating that transplantation of islets of Langerhans into diabetic rodents could normalize their blood glucose levels, islet transplantation has been proposed to be a potential treatment for type 1 diabetes 1,2. More recently, advances in human islet transplantation have further strengthened this view 1,3. However, two major limitations prevent islet transplantation from being a widespread clinical reality: (a) the requirement for large numbers of islets per patient, which severely reduces the number of potential recipients, and (b) the need for heavy immunosuppression, which significantly affects the pediatric population of patients due to their vulnerability to long-term immunosuppression. Strategies that can overcome these limitations have the potential to enhance the therapeutic utility of islet transplantation.
Islet transplantation under the mouse kidney capsule is a widely accepted model to investigate various strategies to improve islet transplantation. This experiment requires the isolation of high quality islets and implantation of islets to the diabetic recipients. Both procedures require surgical steps that can be better demonstrated by video than by text. Here, we document the detailed steps for these procedures by both video and written protocol. We also briefly discuss different transplantation models: syngeneic, allogeneic, syngeneic autoimmune, and allogeneic autoimmune.

Transplantation of isolated islets has been proposed to be a potential treatment for type 1 diabetes. Here we describe a method to isolate islets from mouse pancreata and transplant them to the subcapsular space of the kidney.

マウス膵島の単離と被膜下腎移植のための方法

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Dissection of Human Vitreous Body Elements for Proteomic Analysis

The vitreous is an optically clear, collagenous extracellular matrix that fills the inside of the eye and overlies the retina. 1,2 Abnormal interactions between vitreous substructures and the retina underlie several vitreoretinal diseases, including retinal tear and detachment, macular pucker, macular hole, age-related macular degeneration, vitreomacular traction, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and inherited vitreoretinopathies. 1,2 The molecular composition of the vitreous substructures is not known. Since the vitreous body is transparent with limited surgical access, it has been difficult to study its substructures at the molecular level. We developed a method to separate and preserve these tissues for proteomic and biochemical analysis. The dissection technique in this experimental video shows how to isolate vitreous base, anterior hyaloid, vitreous core, and vitreous cortex from postmortem human eyes. One-dimensional SDS-PAGE analyses of each vitreous component showed that our dissection technique resulted in four unique protein profiles corresponding to each substructure of the human vitreous body. Identification of differentially compartmentalized proteins will reveal candidate molecules underlying various vitreoretinal diseases.

This video shows an effective technique for differentiating and dissecting the various semi-transparent structures of the human vitreous body in post mortem eyes.

プロテオーム解析のための人間の硝子体の要素の解剖

The vitreous is an optically clear, collagenous extracellular matrix that fills the inside of the eye and overlies the retina. 1,2 Abnormal interactions ...

Quantitative Analysis and Characterization of Atherosclerotic Lesions in the Murine Aortic Sinus

Atherosclerosis is a disease of the large arteries and a major underlying cause of myocardial infarction and stroke. Several different mouse models have been developed to facilitate the study of the molecular and cellular pathophysiology of this disease. In this manuscript we describe specific techniques for the quantification and characterization of atherosclerotic lesions in the murine aortic sinus and ascending aorta. The advantage of this procedure is that it provides an accurate measurement of the cross-sectional area and total volume of the lesion, which can be used to compare atherosclerotic progression across different treatment groups. This is possible through the use of the valve leaflets as an anatomical landmark, together with careful adjustment of the sectioning angle. We also describe basic staining methods that can be used to begin to characterize atherosclerotic progression. These can be further modified to investigate antigens of specific interest to the researcher. The described techniques are generally applicable to a wide variety of existing and newly created dietary and genetically-induced models of atherogenesis.

We describe procedures to quantify and characterize atherosclerotic lesions in mouse models using precision sectioning of the aortic sinus and ascending aorta combined with histochemical and immunohistochemical analysis.

マウス大動脈洞におけるアテローム性動脈硬化症の病変の定量分析とキャラクタリゼーション

Atherosclerosis is a disease of the large arteries and a major underlying cause of myocardial infarction and stroke. Several different mouse models have ...

A Preclinical Murine Model of Hepatic Metastases

Numerous murine models have been developed to study human cancers and advance the understanding of cancer treatment and development. Here, a preclinical, murine pancreatic tumor model of hepatic metastases via a hemispleen injection of syngeneic murine pancreatic tumor cells is described. This model mimics many of the clinical conditions in patients with metastatic disease to the liver. Mice consistently develop metastases in the liver allowing for investigation of the metastatic process, experimental therapy testing, and tumor immunology research.

A preclinical, murine model of hepatic metastases performed via a hemispleen injection technique.

肝転移の前臨床マウスモデル

Numerous murine models have been developed to study human cancers and advance the understanding of cancer treatment and development. Here, a preclinical, ...

Whole Vitreous Humor Dissection for Vitreodynamic Analysis

The authors propose an effective technique to isolate whole, intact vitreous core and cortex from post mortem enucleated porcine eyes. While previous studies have shown the results of such dissections, the detailed steps have not been described, precluding researchers outside the field from replicating their methods. Other studies harvest vitreous either through aspiration, which does not maintain the vitreous structure anatomy, or through partial dissection, which only isolates the vitreous core. The proposed method isolates the whole vitreous body, with the vitreous core and cortex intact, while maintaining vitreous anatomy and structural integrity. In this method, a full thickness scleral flap in an enucleated porcine eye is first created and through this, the choroid tissue can be separated from the sclera. The scleral flap is then expanded and the choroid is completely separated from the sclera. Finally the choroid-retina tissue is peeled off the vitreous to leave an isolated intact vitreous body. The proposed vitreous dissection technique can be used to study physical properties of the vitreous humor. In particular, this method has significance for experimental studies involving drug delivery, vitreo-retinal oxygen transport, and intraocular convection.

The goal of this protocol is to show an effective technique to isolate whole, intact vitreous core and cortex from post mortem enucleated porcine eyes.

Vitreodynamic分析のための全硝子体液解剖

The authors propose an effective technique to isolate whole, intact vitreous core and cortex from post mortem enucleated porcine eyes. While previous ...

Murine Prostate Micro-dissection and Surgical Castration

Mouse models are used extensively to study prostate cancer and other diseases. The mouse is an excellent model with which to study the prostate and has been used as a surrogate for discoveries in human prostate development and disease. Prostate micro-dissection allows consistent study of lobe-specific prostate anatomy, histology, and cellular characteristics in the absence of contamination of other tissues. Testosterone affects prostate development and disease. Androgen deprivation therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer patients, but many prostate tumors become castration-resistant. Surgical castration of mouse models allows for the study of castration resistance and other facets of hormonal biology on the prostate. This procedure can be coupled with testosterone reintroduction, or hormonal regeneration of the prostate, a powerful method to study stem cell lineages in the prostate. Together, prostate micro-dissection and surgical castration opens up a multitude of opportunities for robust and consistent research of prostate development and disease. This manuscript describes the protocols for prostate micro-dissection and surgical castration in the laboratory mouse.

This manuscript describes the protocols for prostate micro-dissection and surgical castration in the laboratory mouse. We also depict representative results produced by these protocols. Finally, we discuss the advantages and utilization of these protocols.

マウス前立腺マイクロ解剖と外科的去勢

Mouse models are used extensively to study prostate cancer and other diseases. The mouse is an excellent model with which to study the prostate and has ...

Dissection of the Mouse Pancreas for Histological Analysis and Metabolic Profiling

We have been investigating the pancreas specific transcription factor, 1a cre-recombinase; lox-stop-lox- Kristen rat sarcoma, glycine to aspartic acid at the 12 codon (Ptf1acre/+;LSL-KrasG12D/+) mouse strain as a model of human pancreatic cancer. The goal of our current studies is to identify novel metabolic biomarkers of pancreatic cancer progression. We have performed metabolic profiling of urine, feces, blood, and pancreas tissue extracts, as well as histological analyses of the pancreas to stage the cancer progression. The mouse pancreas is not a well-defined solid organ like in humans, but rather is a diffusely distributed soft tissue that is not easily identified by individuals unfamiliar with mouse internal anatomy or by individuals that have little or no experience performing mouse organ dissections. The purpose of this article is to provide a detailed step-wise visual demonstration to guide novices in the removal of the mouse pancreas by dissection. This article should be especially valuable to students and investigators new to research that requires harvesting of the mouse pancreas by dissection for metabolic profiling or histological analyses.

This video article provides a detailed demonstration of the procedures required to successfully remove the pancreas from a mouse by dissection for histological analysis and metabolic profiling.

マウスの膵臓の組織学的解析と代謝プロファイリングに対する郭清

We have been investigating the pancreas specific transcription factor, 1a cre-recombinase; lox-stop-lox- Kristen rat sarcoma, glycine to aspartic acid at ...

Dissection and Explant Culture of Murine Allantois for the In Vitro Analysis of Allantoic Attachment

The placenta is essential for the growth and development of mammalian embryos. For this reason, numerous genetic alterations and likely also environmental insults that disturb placenta development or function can cause early pregnancy loss in mice and humans. Nevertheless, simple in vitro assays to screen for potential effects on placenta formation are lacking. Here, we focus on modeling the first and critical step in placenta formation, which consists of the attachment of the allantois to the chorion. We describe a method to rapidly assess the attachment of allantoic explants on immobilized &#945;4&#946;1 integrin, which serves as a chorio-mimetic substrate.This in vitro approach enables a qualitative evaluation of the attachment and spreading behavior of multiple allantois explants at different consecutive time points. The protocol may be used to investigate the effect of targeted mouse mutations, drugs, or various environmental factors that have been linked to pregnancy complications or fetal loss on allantois attachment ex vivo.

Dissection and Explant Culture of Murine Allantois for the In Vitro Analysis of Allantoic Attachment

We describe an in vitro assay to model chorioallantoic attachment, the first step in placenta formation. The protocol demonstrates the dissection and explant culture of murine allantoides on immobilized &#945;4&#946;1 integrin. Allantois attachment is evaluated microscopically at pre-determined time points.

郭清と尿の添付ファイルのIn Vitro解析マウス尿膜の培養

The placenta is essential for the growth and development of mammalian embryos. For this reason, numerous genetic alterations and likely also environmental ...

Quantitative Micro-CT Analysis of Aortopathy in a Mouse Model of &#946;-aminopropionitrile-induced Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection

Aortic aneurysm and dissection is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the population and can be highly lethal. While animal models of aortic disease exist, in vivo imaging of the vasculature has been limited. In recent years, micro-computerized tomography (micro-CT) has emerged as a preferred modality for imaging both large and small vessels both in vivo and ex vivo. In conjunction with a method of vascular casting, we have successfully used micro-CT to characterize the frequency and distribution of aortic pathology in &#946;-aminopropionitrile-treated C57/Bl6 mice. Technical limitations of this method include variations in the quality of the perfusion introduced by poor animal preparation, the application of proper methodologies for vessel size quantification, and the non-survivability of this procedure. This article details a methodology for the intravascular perfusion of a lead-based radiopaque silicone rubber for the quantitative characterization of aortopathy in a mouse model of aneurysm and dissection. In addition to visualizing aortic pathology, this method may be used for examining other vascular beds in vivo or vascular beds removed post-mortem.

This article describes a detailed methodology of using a radiopaque lead-based silicone rubber to perfuse the murine vasculature for aortic diameter quantification in a mouse model of aortic aneurysm and dissection.

Aortopathy β-アミノプロピオニ トリルによる大動脈瘤と解離のマウスモデルでのマイクロ CT 定量分析

Aortic aneurysm and dissection is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the population and can be highly lethal. While animal models of ...

A Non-Invasive Method for Generating the Cyclic Loading-Induced Intra-Articular Cartilage Lesion Model of the Rat Knee

The pathophysiology of primary osteoarthritis (OA) remains unclear. However, a specific subclassification of OA in relatively younger age groups is likely correlated with a history of articular cartilage damage and ligament avulsion. Surgical animal models of OA of the knee play an important role in understanding the onset and progression of post-traumatic OA and aid in the development of novel therapies for this disease. However, non-surgical models have been recently considered to avoid traumatic inflammation that could affect the evaluation of the intervention. 
In this study, an intra-articular cartilage lesion rat model induced by in vivo cyclic compressive loading was developed, which allowed researchers to (1) determine the optimal magnitude, speed, and duration of load that could cause focal cartilage damage; (2) assess post-traumatic spatiotemporal pathological changes in chondrocyte vitality; and (3) evaluate the histological expression of destructive or protective molecules that are involved in the adaptation and repair mechanisms against joint compressive loads. This report describes the experimental protocol for this novel cartilage lesion in a rat model.

Here, we present the cyclic loading-induced intra-articular cartilage lesion model of the rat knee, generated by 60 cyclic compressions over 20 N, resulting in damage to the femoral condylar cartilage in rats.

ラット膝の周期的負荷誘発関節内軟骨病変モデルを生成するための非侵襲的方法

The pathophysiology of primary osteoarthritis (OA) remains unclear. However, a specific subclassification of OA in relatively younger age groups is likely ...