Animal Models of Diabetes Mellitus for Islet Transplantation
Figure 2
STZ intravenous injection. (a) Dilating tail vein by warming (using light in this case). (b) Injecting solution via the tail vein. A 29-gauge needle is inserted at the upper 1/2~1/3 of the tail. STZ solution is injected slowly. (c) After finishing injection, the needle is removed while pressing a part of puncture with the thumb to prevent leakage of the STZ solution.
