Mouse Surgical Procedures Protocols

Blood Collection by Tail Bleeding Protocol Protocol describes a method for collection of blood from the tail of a mouse. The blood can then be used for analysis.

Immunosurgery: Isolating the Inner Cell Mass (ICM) of Blastocysts Protocol Protocol describes a method for isolating the ICM of blastocysts by selectively killing the outer trophectoderm (TE).

Intraperitoneal (IP) Injection Protocol Protocol describes intraperitoneal (IP) injection, which is the typical means of introducing most compounds, such as hormones and anesthetics, into the mouse.

Quick and Humane Sacrifice of a Mouse by Cervical Dislocation Protocol Protocol describes the cervical dislocation method for humane sacrifice of a mouse.

Transplantation of Tissues Under the Kidney Capsule Protocol Protocol describes a method for transplanting tissue under the kidney capsule. The in vivo developmental potential of transplanted adult or embryonic tissues can then be determined.