Intrarenal Drug Delivery in Rats: A Method to Deliver Therapeutic Drugs in Rat Kidney via Intra-arterial Injection

Published: April 30, 2023

Abstract

Source: Franchi, et al. Intravascular Delivery of Biologics to the Rat Kidney. J. Vis. Exp.  (2016)

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…

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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 Ethicon VCP845G For skin layer suturing
Triple antibiotic ointment Actavis NDC0472-0179-56 For topical use on the site of the incision

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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).

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