<p class="jove_content">Here, we present a concise protocol for creating a preterm rat model, facilitating research on early postnatal pain management. The method involves performing a cesarean section three days before the expected birth, extracting preterm rat pups via hysterectomy, and integrating them with the biological offspring of a surrogate dam. </p>

A Preterm Rat Model for Pain Studies

This research delves into the consequences of consistent pinprick stimulation on preterm offspring to ascertain its long-term implications for pain ...

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