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Synthesis of an In vivo MRI-detectable Apoptosis Probe
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2012
Early detection of apoptosis may identify at-risk cell populations in a variety of diseases. Here we demonstrate a method to link an early apoptosis-detection protein (Annexin V) to a MRI-detectable iron oxide nanoparticle (SPIO). This method may be extended to other proteins of interest to generate MRI-detectable molecular imaging probes.
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FISH for Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
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2011
This article describes the selection of suitable probes for single-cell FISH, spreading techniques for blastomere nuclei, and in situ hybridization and signal scoring, applied to pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in a clinical setting.
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Optogenetic Functional MRI
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2016
This protocol describes the steps and data analysis required to successfully perform optogenetic functional magnetic resonance imaging (ofMRI). ofMRI is a novel technique that combines high-field fMRI readout with optogenetic stimulation, allowing for cell type-specific mapping of functional neural circuits and their dynamics across the whole living brain.
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Hyperpolarized Xenon for NMR and MRI Applications
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2012
The production of hyperpolarized xenon by means of spin exchange optical pumping (SEOP) is described. This method yields a ~10000-fold enhancement of the nuclear spin polarization of Xe-129 and has applications in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging. Examples of gas phase and solution state experiments are given.
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MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder
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2015
Here we outline the procedure for MRI-guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex as an experimental treatment for major depressive disorder.
FAQs
T1 and T2 relaxation and diffusion provide complementary information about tissue state. T1 and T2 describe different aspects of signal recovery after radiofrequency disturbance, while diffusion contributes an additional tissue-specific signal pattern. Combining these contrasts makes abnormalities more conspicuous than relying on one image type, supporting interpretation of edema, tissue destruction, and abscesses in infected or inflamed regions.
Contrast agents are an optional part of MRI examinations and can add another source of signal information to the assessment. When used, they supplement T1, T2, and diffusion-based evaluation rather than replacing it. Their contribution can be considered alongside abnormalities in the brain, joints, or organs and the broader pattern of inflammation, tissue destruction, or abscess formation.
Distinguishing active infection from surrounding inflammatory injury depends on the combined pattern of MRI abnormalities rather than location alone. Edema indicates tissue disturbance, while tissue destruction and abscesses provide additional structural findings; changes in the brain, joints, or organs add anatomical context. This pattern-based assessment helps clinicians judge whether observed injury is more consistent with active infection, surrounding inflammation, or both.
MRI can reveal edema, tissue destruction, abscesses, and changes within the brain, joints, or organs. These findings are useful because they show both the presence and distribution of disease-related injury. Mapping where abnormalities occur helps localize the process, while their combination contributes to assessment of severity and to interpretation of infectious or inflammatory involvement.
Repeated MRI assessment can show whether abnormalities associated with infection or inflammation change during treatment. Persistence or alteration of edema, tissue destruction, or abscesses provides imaging information for judging response, while the location of remaining abnormalities helps identify ongoing involvement. In this way, MRI contributes to follow-up evaluation rather than serving only as an initial method for finding disease.
Without ionizing radiation, MRI offers a way to obtain imaging information while evaluating inflammatory or infectious disease. That characteristic is relevant when clinicians need to localize abnormalities, estimate severity, or monitor treatment response through imaging. The method therefore fits investigations in which repeated assessment of affected tissues may be useful, including disease involving the brain, joints, or organs.