Mammalian whole embryo culture (WEC) is widely used in teratology and developmental biology. Immediately centrifuged rat serum is commonly provided as a medium for both mouse and rat WEC. In this video, we demonstrate our standard protocol for the preparation of high-quality rat serum suitable for mammalian WEC.
Takahashi, M., Makino, S., Kikkawa, T., Osumi, N. Preparation of Rat Serum Suitable for Mammalian Whole Embryo Culture. J. Vis. Exp. (90), e51969, doi:10.3791/51969 (2014).