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Permanent Cerebral Vessel Occlusion via Double Ligature and Transection
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2013
We describe a highly reproducible method for the permanent occlusion of a rodent major cerebral blood vessel. This technique can be accomplished with very little peripheral damage, minimal blood loss, a high rate of long-term survival, and consistent infarct volume commensurate with the human clinical population.
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Intravascular Perfusion of Carbon Black Ink Allows Reliable Visualization of Cerebral Vessels
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2013
Analysis of rodent cerebrovascular anatomy plays an important role in experimental stroke research. In this context, intravascular perfusion with colored latex has been considered as a standard tool for several years. However, this technique implies distinct technical limitations, which undermine its reproducibility. Here, we describe a simple method to visualize cerebral vessels in a reproducible manner. Injection of a mixture of two commercially available carbon black inks through the left...
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Congo Red Staining to Visualize Amyloid Fibrils in Cerebral Vessel Walls
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2025
The tissue shows amyloid fibrils and abnormal protein aggregates in the cerebral vessel walls, which are key indicators of neurological disorders.
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In Vivo Imaging of Cerebral Vessels and Amyloid Plaques in an Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Model
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2025
Source: Arango-Lievano, M. et. al., Longitudinal In Vivo Imaging of the Cerebrovasculature: Relevance to CNS Diseases. J. Vis. Exp. (2016)This video demonstrates in vivo two-photon imaging to visualize fluorescently labeled amyloid plaques and cerebral vasculature. Blue fluorescence marks plaques, while green fluorescence highlights the cerebral blood vessels. A 3D map of the region of interest and high-resolution mosaic imaging reveal detailed interactions of amyloid plaques with cerebral...
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Two-vessel Occlusion Mouse Model of Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion
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2019
A mouse model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion is established to investigate the pathophysiology of stroke. We distally ligate the right middle cerebral artery and right common carotid artery and restore blood flow after 10 or 40 min of ischemia.
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Changes in vessel diameter provide a dynamic way to regulate cerebral circulation. By narrowing or widening, vessels alter how much blood reaches neural tissue, helping adjust oxygen and nutrient delivery as demand changes. This regulatory behavior matters because stable blood supply supports neural function even when local requirements vary.
Specialized capillaries contribute to the blood-brain barrier by limiting movement of substances between blood and neural tissue. Barrier integrity therefore influences which circulating materials can reach the brain environment. Studying disruption is clinically relevant because it can reveal vascular injury and help evaluate approaches intended to protect brain function.
The branching arrangement of cerebral vessels distributes circulation across neural tissue rather than relying on a single route. That organization connects vessel diameter regulation with regional supply: changes in one part of the network can affect local oxygen and nutrient delivery. Examining this pattern helps researchers interpret blood-flow behavior in health and disease.
Vascular imaging can be used to examine cerebral blood flow and identify changes relevant to cerebrovascular disorders. It also supports assessment of barrier disruption, giving investigators information beyond vessel structure alone. In medicine and research, these measurements help characterize vascular abnormalities and evaluate whether an intervention is associated with improved or impaired brain circulation.
Experimental models extend vascular investigation beyond clinical images by allowing researchers to study blood flow, barrier disruption, and candidate therapies in a controlled setting. Their value lies in connecting a vascular change with a potential effect on brain function. These models support research on strategies intended to protect or restore cerebral function.
Clinical study of cerebral vessels is especially important for ischemic stroke, hemorrhage, and aneurysms. Vascular findings can contribute to diagnosis by showing altered circulation or vessel-related injury, while treatment research can focus on protecting tissue or restoring brain function. The same vascular framework also supports investigation of other cerebrovascular disorders.
Measurements of blood flow and barrier status provide complementary information. Blood-flow assessment addresses how effectively circulation supplies the brain, whereas barrier assessment addresses whether exchange between blood and neural tissue remains limited. Considering both can give a fuller picture of vascular condition and help compare therapies designed to preserve or restore brain function.