A Revised Method for Inducing Secondary Lymphedema in the Hindlimb of Mice
Title:
A Revised Method for Inducing Secondary Lymphedema in the Hindlimb of Mice
Author:
Wiinholt, Alexander
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (590 seconds)
Series:
Medicine
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Abstract:
This animal model enables researchers to induce statistically significant secondary lymphedema in the hindlimb of mice, lasting at least 8 weeks. The model can be used to study the pathophysiology of lymphedema and to investigate novel treatment options.
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/60578