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Replaced by version: N/A
Edited by: The University of Michigan Medical Center , Frank Brosius
Summary
Reagents and Materials
Protocol
Reagent Preparation
Na-Citrate Buffer
Streptozotocin (STZ)
STZ-Na-Citrate Solution
Summary: This protocol is used by AMDCC members to induce Diabetes in a number of the animal models developed by the consortium. This induction protocol is used to induce a diabetes similar to a type I diabetic.
Reagents and Materials: Reagent/Material
Quantity Required
Vendor
Stock Number
STZ-Na-Citrate Solution
See below
TB or insulin syringes w/ needle attached (26-28 ½ gauge)
As many as necessary for the number of mice
Isoflurane drop jar
Isoflurane
how to prepare citrate buffer for making Streptozotocin
To prepare a 0.1M citrate buffer at pH 5.4, start by dissolving 21.0 grams of citric acid (C6H8O7) in 800 mL of distilled water. Then, adjust the pH to 5.4 by gradually adding sodium citrate (Na3C6H5O7) while continuously stirring, and check the pH using a pH meter. Once the desired pH is achieved, dilute the solution to a final volume of 1 liter with distilled water. The buffer is now ready for use with Streptozotocin.
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To prepare a 0.01N KBr solution, dissolve 0.74g of KBr in 1 liter of water. This will give you a solution with a molarity of 0.01N for KBr.
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Yes, by décreasing the volume tenfold.
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