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Quantifying Branching Density in Rat Mammary Gland Whole-mounts Using the Sholl Analysis Method
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Entwicklungsbiologie
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JoVE Journal Entwicklungsbiologie
Quantifying Branching Density in Rat Mammary Gland Whole-mounts Using the Sholl Analysis Method

Quantifying Branching Density in Rat Mammary Gland Whole-mounts Using the Sholl Analysis Method

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July 12, 2017

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July 12, 2017

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Mammary gland development in the rodent has typically been evaluated using descriptive assessments or by measuring basic physical attributes. Branching density is an indicator of mammary development that is difficult to quantify objectively. This protocol describes a reliable method for the quantitative assessment of mammary gland branching characteristics.

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