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ArticleMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)2025

Retro-Orbital Delivery of AAVs for CNS Wide Astrocyte Targeting.

Domenico Natale, Matthew Holt

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Article in Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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2 authors.

Domenico NataleLaboratory of Neuroplasticity and Neuroproteomics, Department of Biology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. domenico.natale@kuleuven.be.
Matthew Holti3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. mholt@i3s.up.pt.

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Abstract

Viral vector-mediated astrocyte targeting in live mice is a popular and valuable method to investigate astrocyte function in the context of intact neural circuits and complex brain physiology. Targeted genetic manipulation and functional investigation of this cell population can be accomplished by utilizing cell type-specific promoters to drive adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated transgene expression specifically in astrocytes. Here, we provide a comprehensive protocol for non-invasive retro-orbital (RO) administration of blood-brain barrier (BBB)-crossing AAVs in neonatal and adult mice, such as AAV-PHP.B, AAV-PHP.eB, and AAV.CAP-B22, which results in central nervous system (CNS)-wide transduction. Key procedures outlined include the preparation of AAV solutions for injection, a modified two-handed injection technique for precise and consistent RO injections, and a training strategy to practice mock RO injections using non-toxic dyes. This protocol serves as a valuable resource for researchers interested in exploring the roles of astrocytes in brain functions and neurological disorders.

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AstrocytesCentral Nervous SystemDependovirusGenetic VectorsGene Transfer TechniquesAnimalsBlood-Brain BarrierMiceTransduction, GeneticTransgenesAstrocytesBBB-crossing AAV vectorsBlood–brain barrier (BBB)Fast Green FCFRecombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV)-based vectorRetro-orbital injection (RO injection)

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