Wistar Rat Aorta
Premium Wistar Rat Aorta available fresh, snap frozen, or fixed. Suitable for cardiotoxicity studies, cardiac disease modeling, and vascular research.
Wistar Rat Overview
The Wistar is the original laboratory rat strain and progenitor of many modern lines. This outbred albino rat is a versatile, well-characterized model used broadly across physiology, pharmacology, and behavioral research.
Quick Facts
Wistar Rat Aorta is research-grade rat tissue intended for preclinical and translational research. Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific information and handling details to support consistency across studies.
Aortic tissue supports vascular biology research, atherosclerosis studies, and investigations of vascular drug targets.
Available strains include Sprague Dawley and Wistar.
Common applications
- Atherosclerosis and vascular disease
- Vascular smooth muscle studies
- Aneurysm research
- Endothelial function
- Cardiovascular drug development
Collection, processing & handling
Tissue is collected and processed with protocols designed to preserve downstream histology and molecular workflows. Available formats include fresh, frozen, OCT-embedded, or FFPE as appropriate. Cold-chain logistics with documented handling throughout.
Quality control & documentation
QC testing options available on request, including material-appropriate analytical checks and extended documentation. Standard documentation includes collection/processing metadata, lot identifiers, and chain-of-custody records. Custom QC panels can be configured for GLP or regulatory-facing studies.
Ordering notes
For specific donor criteria, strain, volumes, or custom handling requirements, request a quote and include your study specifications. Available strains include Sprague Dawley and Wistar. We routinely support longitudinal programs, matched sample sets, and custom collection protocols.
Cardiotoxicity Studies
Evaluate cardiotoxic effects of drug candidates on cardiac structure and function.
Heart Failure Research
Investigate molecular changes in cardiac dysfunction and heart failure.
Vascular Biology
Study endothelial function and vascular remodeling mechanisms.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Analyze cardiac conduction and ion channel expression.
| Species | Rat (Wistar Rat) |
|---|---|
| Sample Type | Cardiovascular Tissue |
| Available Formats | Fresh Tissue in Media, FFPE Block, OCT Block, Snap Frozen, Custom Processing |
| Storage | Format-dependent: Fresh (2-8°C), Frozen (-80°C), FFPE (Room Temperature) |
| Documentation | Certificate of Analysis, Animal Health Records |
| Quality Control | Visual inspection, weight verification, pathology review |
Fresh tissue is collected to order and typically ships within 5-10 business days depending on requirements.
Yes, we can provide specific regions or sections based on your research needs. Please specify when ordering.
Standard 10% neutral buffered formalin fixation. Custom protocols available upon request.
Yes, multiple tissue types from single donors can be arranged. Contact us for matched sample collection.