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Isolation and Identification of Vascular Endothelial Cells from Distinct Adipose Depots for Downstream Applications
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2022
This protocol details a method for the dissection of mouse adipose depots and the isolation and digestion of respective arteries to liberate and then identify the endothelial cell population. Freshly isolated cells used in downstream applications will advance the understanding of vascular cell biology and the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction.
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Rodent Identification II
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2015
Source: Kay Stewart, RVT, RLATG, CMAR; Valerie A. Schroeder, RVT, RLATG. University of Notre Dame, IN Animal records must be accurately maintained to ensure that data collection is correct. Records range from maintaining information on cage cards to having a detailed database with all of the relevant information on each animal. The primary component of recordkeeping is the individual identification of research animals. There are a variety of methods suitable for identifying mice and rats. This...
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Rodent Identification I
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2015
Source: Kay Stewart, RVT, RLATG, CMAR; Valerie A. Schroeder, RVT, RLATG. University of Notre Dame, IN A fundamental requirement of biomedical research is the proper identification of research animals. It is essential that the right animal is utilized for procedures and data collection. Laboratory mice and rats can be identified with the following permanent methods: ear tags, ear punch codes, microchip implantation, tail tattoos for adult mice, and toe tattoos for neonates. Temporary methods of...
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Engineered Vascularized Muscle Flap
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2016
To date, thick tissue defects are typically reconstructed by applying autologous tissue flaps or engineered tissues. In this protocol, we present a new method for engineering vascularized tissue flap bearing an autologous pedicle, to serve as a substitute to autologous flaps.
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Visualization of Vascular and Parenchymal Regeneration after 70% Partial Hepatectomy in Normal Mice
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2016
Tools used for visualizing vascular regeneration require methods for contrasting the vascular trees. This film demonstrated a delicate injection technique used to achieve optimal contrasting of the vascular trees and illustrate the potential benefits resulting from a detailed analysis of the resulting specimen using µCT and histological serial sections.
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Surface landmarks provide an initial estimate of where a vessel should be, while knowledge of vessel anatomy helps clinicians distinguish it from nearby structures. Pulse or flow assessment then supplies functional evidence that the located structure is a blood vessel. Using these sources together is more informative than relying on position alone, particularly when planning an invasive procedure.
Pulse and flow assessment add functional information to the vessel’s visible or anatomical location. A detected pulse or flow pattern can support identification, while assessment of patency indicates whether the vessel remains open. These findings help clinicians interpret the vessel’s condition and improve targeting when evaluating circulation or preparing for vascular access.
Doppler ultrasound helps clinicians examine vessels that are not adequately characterized by surface landmarks alone. It can support assessment of a vessel’s position, size, direction, and patency, extending identification beyond external anatomy. This information is especially useful when clinicians need to target an abnormal vessel or interpret vascular findings during diagnostic assessment.
Accurate assessment considers more than whether a vessel is present. Clinicians may need to establish its position, size, direction, and patency, because these characteristics influence how the vessel is interpreted and approached. Distinguishing these features supports reliable anatomical assessment and helps reduce errors during procedures that depend on precise vascular targeting.
A practical sequence begins with surface landmarks and expected anatomical relationships, followed by pulse or flow assessment when available. Clinicians can then use imaging, including Doppler ultrasound, to refine the vessel’s location and evaluate its size, direction, and patency. This staged approach supports more deliberate targeting before venipuncture, catheter placement, or surgery.
The skill is important before venipuncture, catheter placement, vascular surgery, and diagnostic imaging. It also contributes to evaluating circulatory disorders and locating abnormal vessels. In each setting, accurate targeting can reduce procedural complications, improve interpretation of findings, and help clinicians work with the vessel’s actual anatomical and functional characteristics rather than an assumed location.
Assessment can reveal whether a vessel is located where expected and whether its size, direction, or patency differs from the anticipated findings. Combining anatomical information with pulse, flow, or Doppler observations gives clinicians a stronger basis for interpreting vascular abnormalities. This supports evaluation of circulatory disorders and improves the clinical meaning assigned to observed findings.
In clinical work, precise vessel identification supports procedures, diagnostic imaging, and assessment of abnormal circulation. In research settings, the same attention to anatomical location and vascular characteristics strengthens interpretation of observations involving blood vessels. Across both contexts, consistent identification helps connect structural findings with functional assessment and improves the reliability of conclusions drawn from vascular data.