Research Article
Optimisation of a Mouse Model of Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion to Address Issues of Survival and Model Reproducibility and Consistency
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Schematic diagrams of the 4 MCAO procedures with large vessels and operating location: (a) ICA1 procedure, (b) ICA2 procedure, (c) ECA1 procedure, and (d) ECA2 procedure. Abbreviations: CCA, Common carotid artery; ECA, External carotid artery; ICA, Internal carotid artery; OA, Occipital artery; PPA, Pterygopalatine artery; PCoA, Posterior communicating artery.
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