Nova Southeastern University 2 articles published in JoVE Biology Microhardness Measurements on Tooth and Alveolar Bone in Rodent Oral Disease Models Motoki Okamoto*1, Shohei Yamashita*1, Takumi Memida1, Melanie Mendonca1, Susanne Brueckner1, Shin Nakamura1, Satoru Shindo1, Ria Achong-Bowe1, Jeffrey Thompson1, Xiaozhe Han1, Toshihisa Kawai1, Maiko Suzuki1 1Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Microhardness is a mechanical property and an informative parameter for evaluating hard tissue pathophysiology. Here, we demonstrate a standardized protocol (sample preparation, polishing, flat surface, and indentation sites) for microhardness analysis in tooth and alveolar bone in rodent oral disease models, namely, dental fluorosis, and ligature-induced periodontal bone resorption. Neuroscience Receptor Autoradiography Protocol for the Localized Visualization of Angiotensin II Receptors Andrea Linares1, Leena E. Couling2, Eduardo J. Carrera3, Robert C. Speth2 1Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, 2Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, 3School of Medicine, University of Colorado Here we present a protocol to describe the localization of angiotensin II Type 1 receptors in the rat brain by quantitative, densitometric, in vitro receptor autoradiography using an iodine-125 labeled analog of angiotensin II.
