Applications of Spatio-temporal Mapping and Particle Analysis Techniques to Quantify Intracellular Ca<sup>2+</sup> Signaling In Situ

Bernard T. Drumm; Grant W. Hennig; Salah A. Baker; Kenton M. Sanders

doi:10.3791/58989

Applications de cartographie spatio-temporelle et Techniques d’analyse des particules pour quanti...

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Applications of Spatio-temporal Mapping and Particle Analysis Techniques to Quantify Intracellular Ca²⁺ Signaling In Situ

Applications de cartographie spatio-temporelle et Techniques d’analyse des particules pour quantifier la signalisation intracellulaire Ca2 + In Situ

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January 7, 2019

DOI: 10.3791/58989-v

Bernard T. Drumm¹, Grant W. Hennig², Salah A. Baker¹, Kenton M. Sanders¹

¹Department of Physiology and Cell Biology,University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, ²Department of Pharmacology, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine,University of Vermont

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Overview

This study focuses on improving the analysis of calcium imaging data in tissue experiments, specifically using genetically encoded Ca²⁺ indicators (GECIs). It provides detailed protocols that facilitate the quantification of calcium signals through advanced analytical techniques.

Key Study Components

Research Area

Calcium imaging
Signal quantification
Tissue analysis

Background

Improved data acquisition from calcium imaging experiments
Importance of accurate analysis techniques in capturing calcium signaling
Use of genetically-encoded indicators for in situ imaging

Methods Used

Spatiotemporal mapping
Particle-based analysis
Microscopy techniques (confocal microscope)

Main Results

Protocols yield spatial, temporal, and intensity data critical to understanding calcium signaling
Enhanced accuracy in measuring calcium events and their properties
Established a framework for analyzing calcium transient clusters in tissue samples

Conclusions

The study demonstrates advanced methods for quantifying calcium signals in tissues
Highlights the importance of refined analytical approaches for improved biological insights in calcium signaling

Frequently Asked Questions

What are genetically encoded calcium indicators?

Genetically encoded calcium indicators (GECIs) are proteins that fluoresce in response to calcium ion concentrations, allowing for real-time calcium imaging in living cells.

Why is proper analysis important in calcium imaging?

Proper analysis ensures that important data related to spatial and temporal calcium signals are accurately captured and interpreted, which is crucial for understanding signaling pathways in biology.

What techniques are used to analyze calcium signals?

Techniques used include spatiotemporal mapping and particle-based analysis, which help quantify the amplitude and frequency of calcium events.

What is the role of the small intestine in this study?

The small intestine is the model system used to examine interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) that express GECIs, providing a platform for calcium imaging studies.

How is data saved and analyzed in this study?

Data from calcium imaging is saved as TIFF image stacks and analyzed using software like ImageJ and Volumetry to create detailed maps and quantify calcium signaling.

What is a spatiotemporal map?

A spatiotemporal map visualizes calcium activity over time and space within a biological sample, helping researchers understand the dynamics of calcium signals.

How does improved analysis affect biological research?

Improved analysis enhances the clarity and accuracy of data interpretation in calcium signaling studies, leading to better insights into cellular processes and disease mechanisms.

Ca^{2 +} indicateurs génétiquement encodés (GECIs) ont radicalement changé comment in situ Ca^{2 +} imagerie est réalisée. Pour optimiser la récupération de données de ces enregistrements, il faut une analyse appropriée des signaux de Ca^{2 +} . Les protocoles dans le présent document facilitent la quantification de Ca^{2 +} des signaux enregistrés sur place à l’aide de la cartographie spatio-temporelle et analyse axée sur les particules.

La capacité d’acquérir de grandes quantités de données à partir d’expériences d’imagerie calcique s’est considérablement améliorée, en particulier avec des expériences d’imagerie tissulaire. Nos protocoles décrivent les techniques d’analyse appropriées pour quantifier et décrire ces ensembles de données. Nos protocoles génèrent une gamme de valeurs spatiales, temporelles et d’intensité qui sont intrinsèques à la signalisation du calcium dans des tissus entiers et qui peuvent être perdues dans une analyse plus rudimentaire.

Une heure avant le transfert d’imagerie d’un intestin grêle récolté à partir d’une souris avec des cellules interstitielles de Cajal ou ICC qui expriment spécifiquement un indicateur de calcium génétiquement codé au stade d’un microscope confocal de disque de filature. Et infuser continuellement le tissu avec 37 degrés Celsius Krebs-Ringer bicarbonate ou KRB solution. À l’aide d’un grossissement de 60 à 100 X, localisez le plexus myenterique en forme de stellate ICC ou ICC-MY entre les couches musculaires lisses circulaires et longitudinales de l’intestin grêle.

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