An Alternant Method to the Traditional NASA Hindlimb Unloading Model in Mice

We developed an alternant hindlimb unloading model in mice. The primary advantage of our hindlimb unloading tail-ring method over the conventional Morey-Holton tail-traction technique is a simple straightforward procedure that minimizes stress upon the animal.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ferreira, J. Andries
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Series:Biology
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Online Access:CONNECT