General information on the use of ALZET pumps in mice.
Recent citations highlighting various research applications, routes of administration and long-term delivery in mice, using ALZET Osmotic pumps.
Pharmacology research applications using ALZET pumps.
Cancer research applications using ALZET pumps.
Neuroscience research applications using ALZET pumps.
Neuroscience research applications using ALZET pumps
Information on the use of ALZET pumps with bioluminescence imaging.
General information on the use of ALZET pumps in immunodeficient mice.
Specifications and general information about ALZET products related
to neuroscience research, including ALZET pump models, ALZET brain
infusion kits, and cyanoacrylate adhesive gel (Loctite 454). This
fact sheet also contains useful neuroscience reference information,
such as the composition of CSF in various species, and CSF volumes
and production rates in various species.
Specifications and general information on sterile catheter tubing
commercially available from DURECT Corp.
New flow moderators available
for purchase. These colored flow moderators are compatible with
bio-luminescence imaging and allow for
easier pump identification.
How ALZET pumps work.
Selecting the appropriate pump for your studies.
Brief explanation of what it is.
Adapting ALZET pumps for pulsatile, or discontinuous infusion of test agents.
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Sendelbeck SL and Urquhart J. Spatial distribution
of dopamine, methotrexate, and antipyrine during continuous intracerebral
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Pre-Clinical Continuous
Intravenous Infusion. (Smith & Healing, editors, Taylor and Francis,
London): Chapter 21. Perkins L, Peer C, and Murphy-Hackley P. The
use of mini-osmotic pumps in continuous infusion studies.
Theeuwes F and Yum SI. Principles of the design and operation of generic osmotic
pumps for the delivery of semisolid or liquid drug formulations. Ann
Biomed Eng 1976;4(4):343-353.
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Pre-Clinical Continuous
Intravenous Infusion. (Smith & Healing, editors, Taylor and Francis,
London): Chapter 21. Perkins L, Peer C, and Murphy-Hackley P. The
use of mini-osmotic pumps in continuous infusion studies.