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ArticleMethods and protocols2025

A Minimally Invasive Transthoracic Injection Technique for Reproducible Intrapleural Delivery in Mice.

Sophie Rovers, Pooyeh Farahmand, Dana Liu, Louize Brants, Christophe Hermans, Dieter Peeters, Danielle McKinven, Jennifer Doig, Filip Lardon, Jan van Meerbeeck and 3 more

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Sophie RoversCenter for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-4936-859X
Pooyeh FarahmandSchool of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G61 1BD, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-3202-6208
Dana LiuCenter for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-4497-1701
Louize BrantsCenter for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.
Christophe HermansCenter for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.
Dieter PeetersDepartment of Pathology, Antwerp University Hospital, 2650 Edegem, Belgium.
Danielle McKinvenSchool of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G61 1BD, UK.
Jennifer DoigSchool of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G61 1BD, UK.
Filip LardonCenter for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-7174-4144
Jan van MeerbeeckMultidisciplinary Oncological Center Antwerp (MOCA), Antwerp University Hospital, 2650 Edegem, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-7872-8622
Elly MarcqLaboratory of Dendritic Cell Biology and Cancer Immunotherapy, VIB Center for Inflammation Research, 9052 Gent, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-3173-0500
Daniel J MurphySchool of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G61 1BD, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-5538-5468
Evelien SmitsCenter for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-9255-3435

Funding

BOF research fund University of Antwerp FFB210293Cancer Research UK A29372Cancer Research UK DCRNPG-Jun22\100007Cancer Research UK EDDPGM-Nov21\100001Kom op tegen Kanker OZ8119
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Abstract

The development of standardised, reproducible preclinical models is essential for advancing pleural mesothelioma (PM) research. Here, we present a simple and reliable minimally invasive transthoracic intrapleural injection technique that could improve the efficiency of orthotopic PM model generation. By incorporating a simple needle sleeve to control the injection depth, this method eliminates the need for surgery or general anaesthesia, reducing technical complexity and animal stress while ensuring precise delivery into the pleural cavity. We demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach by achieving a 100% tumour engraftment rate following the injection of AE17 tumour cells. Additionally, this technique has been successfully used for asbestos fibre injection in mesothelioma models, highlighting its versatility. By providing a more accessible, standardised alternative to existing methods, this protocol improves the reliability of PM models and facilitates broader adoption by researchers, including those with limited experience in invasive procedures.

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intrapleural injectionminimally invasive methodsorthotopic modelspleural mesotheliomapreclinical modelstransthoracic injection

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PMCPMC12195961

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