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Diagram for extraction of annulus fibrosus (AF) with nucleus pulposus (NP) sections from mice and rat. A, With a microtome, cut at both ends of a disc, avoiding the end plates. Tissue should be 2 mm maximum. Leave NP surrounded by AF for better handling. B, Image of resulting discs fixed in 4% PFA
