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Evaluation of Mammary Gland Development and Function in Mouse Models
 

Evaluation of Mammary Gland Development and Function in Mouse Models

Article DOI: 10.3791/2828-v • 08:51 min • July 21st, 2011
July 21st, 2011 •
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1Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Western Ontario

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This method describes how to dissect and assess mammary gland development and function from mice. Excised mammary glands are assessed for the degree of development using whole mount while milk ejection is evaluated using an oxytocin-based myoepithelial cell contraction assay.

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Mammary Gland Development Mammary Gland Function Mouse Models Lobes Duct System Secretory Alveoli Myoepithelial Cells Basement Membrane Puberty Hormones Branching And Regression Cycles Pregnancy Alveoli Milk Production Oxytocin Release
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