The evolution of the device started with somewhat different cutting prototype demonstrated at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) mouse club by Bass Hassan, following this there were several discussions with Rob Rudling and Nikki Mandir in the containment facility at ICRF Clare Hall. Jo Kitau of the mechanical workshop at ICRF constructed the initial versions and Andy Lucas designed and perfected the final model in the CRUK workshop in Oxford.
Materials
Delrin
Ryan Plastics, Earls Barton, UK
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High-density acetal resin similar material would suffice
Duralumin plate
Metal Supplies Ltd, Park Road,Dukinfield. SK16 5LP UK
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Aluminium allow dating back to 1909 so alterative suppliers are available
Finished device(s) ready for use
Contact Dr Goodlad r.goodlad@imperial.ac.uk
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Contact r.goodlad@imperial.ac.uk for supply details
Yoneda, M., Molinolo, A. A., Ward, J. M., Kimura, S., Goodlad, R. A. A Simple Device to Rapidly Prepare Whole Mounts of the Mouse Intestine. J. Vis. Exp. (104), e53042, doi:10.3791/53042 (2015).