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Methods in renal research: kidney transplantation in the rat.

Journal:
Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.)
Year:
2016
Authors:
Tillou, Xavier et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Nephrology · Australia
Species:
rodent

Abstract

Kidney transplantation in small animals has been crucial in the development of anti-rejection therapies. While there is no substitute for a skilled microsurgeon, there are many aspects of the transplant procedure that can be modified to optimize the reproducibility and utility of the technique. This article provides a detailed description, including video recording, of orthotopic kidney transplantation in the rat. The key variables in the technique are also discussed.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26648592/