TABLE 1.
Study | Age and length of treatment | Drug delivery | Treatment |
---|---|---|---|
T1 | 5.75 to 6 months | Gavage | VC, sesame oil |
(7 days) | Bex, 20 mg/ml sesame oil | ||
LG, 20.86 mg/ml in sesame oil | |||
Treatment, 5 μl/g (mouse weight) | |||
T2 | 5.75 to 6 months | Hydrogel | VC, 0.4% DMSO in hydrogel |
(7 days) | Bex, 3 mg/4.5 ml in hydrogel | ||
LG, 3.13 mg/4.5 ml in hydrogel | |||
Treatment, ∼4.5 ml hydrogel consumed per mouse/day (for a 30-g mouse) | |||
T3 | 5 to 6 months | Hydrogel | As above, hydrogel replaced every 2–3 days |
(30-day prevention) |