In this video, we demonstrate intra-renal drug administration in rats via the renal artery. This method is beneficial in improving drug targeting, drug potency, and minimizing systemic toxicity.
Protocol
All procedures involving animal models have been reviewed by the local institutional animal care committee and the JoVE veterinary review board. 1. Surgical Procedure Anesthetize the mouse and ensure that the depth of sedation is adequate by monitoring physical reflexes, such as withdrawal from toe pinch, palpebral reflex, jaw tone, and respiration rate/pattern. Perform a laparotomy through a small midline incision (2–2.5 cm in length) using a surgi…
Divulgaciones
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Materials
Surgical Microscope
Leica
M125
Isoflurane 100 ml
Cardinal Healthcare
PI23238
Anesthetic
Buprenorphine HCL SR LAB 1 mg/ml, 5 ml
ZooPharm Pharmacy
Buprenorphine narcotic analgesic formulated in a polymer that slows absorption extending duration of action (72 hr duration of activity). Liquid is viscous, warming to RT aids in drawing into syringe. Recommended dosage: 1-1.2 mg/kg SC. DO NOT DILUTE.
Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP, 250 ml VIAFLEX Plastic Container
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
NDC0338-0117-02
For body fluids replacement
Sol Povidone-Iodine Swabstick, 3'
Cardinal Heatlhcare
23405-010B
Sterile cotton tipped applicators
Kendall
8884541300
4-0 silk suture (without needle)
Cardinal Heatlhcare
A183H
Vessel Clip, Straight, 0.75 mm x 4 mm Jaw
World Precision Instruments
501779-G
I.V. Catheter, Straight Hub, Radiopaque, 24 g x 3/4", FEP Polymer
Jelco
4053
Phosphate Buffered Saline
Life Technologies
10010023
SURGIFOAM Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
Cardinal Healthcare
179082
4-0 VICRYL PLUS (ANTIBACTERIAL) VIOLET 27" RB-1 TAPER
Ethicon
VCP304H
For muscle layer suturing
4-0 VICRYL PLUS (ANTIBACTERIAL) UNDYED 18" PC-3 CUTTING
Intrarenal Drug Delivery in Rats: A Method to Deliver Therapeutic Drugs in Rat Kidney via Intra-arterial Injection. J. Vis. Exp. (Pending Publication), e20575, doi: (2023).