RADIL STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTION OF RAT MESENTERIC LYMPH NODE
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Step 1. Expose the peritoneal cavity by reflecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue. |
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Step 2. Locate cecum and position colon and ileum as indicated in picture. Mesenteric lymph node chain will be visible centrally between the colon and ileum as indicated by arrows. |
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Step 3. Dissect away overlying mesenteric fat to better visualize mesenteric lymph node tissue (indicated by arrows). Collect dissected mesenteric lymph node. |