Calcium (Ca) imaging is a viable approach for imaging neuronal activity patterns in local brain circuits in living animals. Here, we present a protocol for gradient lens implantation in deep brain structures followed by in vivo Ca imaging. We describe in detail the steps for surgery preparation, followed by lens implantation, setup for awake head-fixed imaging, and the recording process. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Cherepanov et al..
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BMC Urol
December 2024
Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, 641-0012, Japan.
In calcium stone formers, most stones grow attached to Randall's plaque, which can be identified by measuring the computed tomography (CT) attenuation value of renal papilla. We hypothesized that the CT attenuation value of renal papilla can predict the severity (recurrent or multiple stone former) and recurrence of the stone disease. We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 180 calcium oxalate stone formers who underwent non-contrast CT and 24-hour urine chemistry in our hospital between September 2012 and November 2021.
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December 2024
Center of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Nurturing Center of Jiangsu Province for State Laboratory of AI Imaging & Interventional Radiology (Southeast University), Department of Radiology, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School, Southeast University, 87 Dingjiaqiao Road, Nanjing, 210009, China; National Innovation Platform for Integration of Medical Engineering Education (NMEE) (Southeast University), Nanjing, 210009, China; Basic Medicine Research and Innovation Center of Ministry of Education, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China; State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China. Electronic address:
In the clinic, Lipiodol chemotherapeutic emulsions remain a main choice for patients diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) via the mini-invasive transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) therapy. However, the poor stability of conventional Lipiodol chemotherapeutic emulsions would result in the fast drug diffusion and incomplete embolization, inducing systemic toxicity and impairing the efficacy of TACE therapy. Therefore, it is of great importance to construct alternative formulations based on commercial Lipiodol to achieve the improved efficacy and safety of HCC treatment.
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December 2024
Department of Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. Electronic address:
Mutations in the skeletal isoform of the ryanodine receptor 1 (RyR1) pose grave risks during anesthesia or treatment with succinylcholine muscle relaxants. These can trigger a potentially lethal malignant hyperthermia (MH) episode via intracellular calcium increase mainly from RyR1 channel leakage. Dantrolene is the only known treatment option to prevent death.
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December 2024
IGF, CNRS, 34090 Montpellier, France. Electronic address:
Calcium (Ca) imaging is a viable approach for imaging neuronal activity patterns in local brain circuits in living animals. Here, we present a protocol for gradient lens implantation in deep brain structures followed by in vivo Ca imaging. We describe in detail the steps for surgery preparation, followed by lens implantation, setup for awake head-fixed imaging, and the recording process.
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December 2024
Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Background: The hippocampus is associated with mood disorders, and the activation of quiescent neurogenesis has been linked to anxiolytic effects. Near-infrared (NIR) light has shown potential to improve learning and memory in human and animal models. Despite the vast amount of information regarding the effect of visible light, there is a significant gap in our understanding regarding the response of neural stem cells (NSCs) to NIR stimulation, particularly in anxiety-like behavior.
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