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Glaucoma-inducing Procedure in an In Vivo Rat Model and Whole-mount Retina Preparation
 

Glaucoma-inducing Procedure in an In Vivo Rat Model and Whole-mount Retina Preparation

Article DOI: 10.3791/53831 08:30 min March 12th, 2016
March 12th, 2016

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Glaucoma is characterized by damage to retinal ganglion cells. Inducing glaucoma in animal models can provide insight into the study of this disease. Here, we outline a procedure that induces loss of RGCs in an in vivo rat model and demonstrates the preparation of whole-mount retinas for analysis.

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Glaucoma-inducing Procedure In Vivo Rat Model Whole-mount Retina Preparation Retinal Ganglion Cells Glaucoma-like Conditions Neural Protection Glass Microneedles Borosilicate Tube Microelectrode Puller Molar Saline Air Bubbles NaCl Polyethylene Tubing Beveling The Microneedle Tip Resistance Of The Microneedle
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