Quick-linker Cuff System
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Mouse Model for Pancreas Transplantation Using a Modified Cuff Technique
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2017
Among abdominal solid organ transplantation, pancreatic grafts are prone to develop severe ischemia reperfusion injury-associated graft damage, leading eventually to early graft loss. This protocol describes a model of murine pancreas transplantation using a non-suture cuff technique, ideally suited for analyzing these early, deleterious damages.
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Identification of Sleeping Beauty Transposon Insertions in Solid Tumors using Linker-mediated PCR
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2013
A method of identifying unknown drivers of carcinogenesis using an unbiased approach is described. The method uses the Sleeping Beauty transposon as a random mutagen directed to specific tissues. Genomic mapping of transposon insertions that drive tumor formation identifies novel oncogenes and tumor suppressor...
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Cytoskeletal Linker Proteins - Plakins
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2023
Plakins are large proteins with binding domains for microtubules, microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and membrane-associated protein complexes at cell junctions. Plakin functions are evolutionarily conserved and are primarily involved in organizing the different components of the cytoskeleton by crosslinking them to each other and connecting them to the cell-matrix and cell adhesion complexes. They are also known to interact with signal transducers, serve as scaffolds for signaling...
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Expression Analysis of Mammalian Linker-histone Subtypes
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2012
We describe a set of assays to analyze expression levels of H1 linker histones. mRNA of individual H1 genes are quantitatively measured by random primer based reverse transcription followed by real-time PCR, whereas protein quantification of H1 histones is achieved by HPLC analysis.
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Implantation of a Carotid Cuff for Triggering Shear-stress Induced Atherosclerosis in Mice
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2012
The constricting cuff presented in this article is designed to induce atherosclerosis in the murine common carotid artery. Due to the conical shape of its inner lumen the implanted cuff generates well-defined regions of low, high and oscillatory shear stress triggering the development of atherosclerotic lesions of different inflammatory phenotypes.
FAQs
The vessel ends are positioned over a supporting sleeve, then secured so the two structures remain aligned around a continuous passage. This arrangement addresses a central challenge of vascular joining: maintaining a consistent connection geometry while limiting the technical demands placed on the operator. Proper alignment is therefore important for establishing a usable route for fluid flow.
By standardizing how vessel ends are positioned and coupled, the system reduces reliance on the repeated, highly precise steps required for a fully hand-sewn connection. That standardization can shorten connection time and make results more reproducible between procedures. Conventional suturing remains a comparison point, while the cuff-based approach emphasizes procedural consistency and reduced technical burden.
Alignment determines whether the joined vessel ends form a coherent passage for fluid movement. The cuff and supporting sleeve help maintain that relationship during securing, which may influence how consistently the connection functions after reconstruction. In research settings, this makes alignment a relevant factor when examining vascular patency, healing, and broader surgical outcomes.
At a general level, the vessel ends are prepared for coupling, positioned over the supporting sleeve, and secured to create the aligned connection. The system is intended to simplify the joining stage rather than require a fully hand-sewn anastomosis. Exact operative details depend on the experimental or clinical protocol, so the device’s role is best understood as standardized vessel coupling.
The system may be selected for vascular reconstruction, where consistent vessel joining is needed, or for microsurgical training, where learners can practice standardized coupling rather than relying only on fully hand-sewn connections. It also supports experimental transplantation models. Across these settings, its value lies in facilitating repeatable procedures while allowing investigators to assess vascular performance.
Because the approach standardizes vessel coupling and can shorten connection time, researchers can use it to examine outcomes across more reproducible procedures. Relevant assessments include vascular healing, patency, and overall surgical outcome. These measures help indicate whether the reconstructed passage remains functional and how the connection performs within vascular reconstruction or transplantation research models.