Journal: STAR Protocols

Article Title: Protocol for studying the superior mesenteric artery in mice using non-invasive micro-ultrasound imaging and anatomic dissection

doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2025.103606

Figure Lengend Snippet: Dissection of SMA under microscope after heart perfusion (A) Identify the original area of SMA under a dissecting microscope. (B) Clear the stemming area of SMA. (C) Return the gastrointestinal tract to the physiological position. (D) Turn up the stomach and pancreas to display SMA. (E and F) Lift the transverse colon up and clean up the contaminants to exhibit SMA. (G–J) Trace the branches of SMA along the main course. (K) Cut off the mesenteric capillary network and isolate SMA. (L) SMA cleaned in a Sylgard coated dissection dish with PBS. a. Abdominal aorta; b. Superior mesenteric artery (SMA); c. celiac trunk; d. Right renal artery; e Inferior pancreatico-duodenal artery; f. Branches from SMA supplying for part of colon; g. Right posterior adrenal artery; h. Portal vein system; i. Branches from SMA supplying for intestine. Scale bars denote 5 mm.

Article Snippet: Roboz surgical micro dissecting spring scissors , Roboz , RS-5604.

Techniques: Dissection, Microscopy

Journal: STAR Protocols

Article Title: Protocol for studying the superior mesenteric artery in mice using non-invasive micro-ultrasound imaging and anatomic dissection

doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2025.103606

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Article Snippet: Roboz surgical micro dissecting spring scissors , Roboz , RS-5604.

Techniques: Recombinant, Saline, Staining, Microscopy, Imaging, Cream, Ultrasound Gel, Ointment, Sterility, Dissection