Preclinical services in neurology domain

Neuro-inflammation

Multiple Sclerosis in vivo Models

Chronic Sclerosis model / EAE MOG/CFA

  • Chronic EAE in C57Bl6 mice
  • Auto-immunization with peptide MOG35-55 (or MOG1-125) + FA
  • Positive control / Dexamethasone or FTY720
  • In vivo evaluation
                Daily scoring (0 to 5 based on behavior / tail and hindlimb)
  • In vivo imaging
               FRI or FMT imaging / BBB damage or macrophage infiltration
               MRI imaging / BBB damage

Relapsing-Remitting Sclerosis model / EAE PLP/CFA

  • Relapsing-remiting EAE in SJL mice
    • Auto-immunization with peptide PLP 139-151 + FA
  • In vivo evaluation
                Daily scoring (0 to 5 based on behavior / tail and hindlimb)
  • In vivo imaging
               FRI or FMT imaging / BBB damage or macrophage infiltration
               MRI imaging / BBB damage

Itching models

  • Complementary to Atopic Dermatitis models
  • Intra-dermal injection with different inducers:
            Histamine / Serotonin (5HT) / SLIGRL-NH2 peptide / Substance P / Chloroquin
            Sterile saline as vehicle
  • Treatment with drugs prior to ID inductors (-2h to -30min)
  • Video recording in observation cages / Manual counting of itching bouts

Neuropathies

Diabetic neuropathies

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Chemotherapeutic-induced neuropathies

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For additional informations on preclinical models in the area of neurology, please inquire.