Labial Cervical Loop

The labial cervical loop is a specialized epithelial structure at the growing end of continuously erupting rodent incisors, where it helps maintain lifelong tooth growth. Located at the junction of the inner and outer enamel epithelia, the loop surrounds a population of epithelial stem and progenitor cells that generate transit-amplifying cells, ameloblasts, and other enamel-organ cells. These cells divide, migrate, and differentiate along the incisor axis, coordinating enamel formation with dentin and pulp development. Studying the labial cervical loop provides a model for epithelial stem-cell regulation, tooth morphogenesis, tissue regeneration, and the cellular mechanisms that sustain organ growth.

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Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in the Ovine Model

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2009

This video demonstrates the technique of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in the ovine model.

Generation and Genetic Manipulation of Human Cervical Organoids

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2026

We present a detailed protocol to establish and genetically manipulate human cervical organoids.

Catheterization of Intestinal Loops in Ruminants

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2009

We describe a novel surgical method for catheterizing 'intestinal loops' within the ileum of sheep. Once animals have recovered from surgery and have cleared antibiotics and analgesics, multiple treatments can be deposited directly in loops via the catheters.

Direct Reconnection of Cervical Nerves to Restore Forelimb Mobility in a Mouse

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2025

Source: Gao, Z., et al. A Mouse Model of Direct Anastomosis via the Prespinal Route for Crossing Nerve Transfer Surgery. J. Vis. Exp. (2021).This video demonstrates restoring forelimb movement in a mouse via direct cervical nerve reconnection. It begins with a mouse with a paralyzed right forelimb due to a transected right C7 nerve at its nerve root. The left C7 nerve is severed, guided to the right via the prespinal route, and sutured with the right C7 nerve. The surgical site is then cleaned...

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Controlled Cervical Laceration Injury in Mice

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2013

A novel technique to create a reproducible in vivo model of cervical spinal cord laceration injury in the mouse is described. This technique is based on spine stabilization by fixation of the cervical facets and laceration of the spinal cord using an oscillating blade with an accuracy of ±0.01 mm.

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