Wistar Rat Retina
Premium Wistar Rat Retina for ophthalmological research. Carefully collected to preserve delicate ocular structures and cellular integrity.
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 Retina 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.
Retinal tissue supports ophthalmology research including studies of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal gene therapy.
Available strains include Sprague Dawley and Wistar.
Common applications
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) research
- Diabetic retinopathy studies
- Retinal gene therapy development
- Photoreceptor biology
- Ocular drug delivery
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.
Retinal Disease Research
Study retinal degeneration, macular disease, and photoreceptor biology.
Ocular Drug Distribution
Evaluate drug penetration and distribution in eye tissues.
Ophthalmology Toxicology
Assess ocular toxicity of compounds in safety evaluations.
Vision Research
Investigate visual pathway components and ocular physiology.
| Species | Rat (Wistar Rat) |
|---|---|
| Sample Type | Ocular 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.