פרויקט זה מומן על ידי מענק ג&#39;יי טל! SEED ליאון ממכון קליפורניה עבור רפואה רגנרטיבית. טוביאס הנינג המחקר מומן על ידי מענק מן האגודה הגרמנית למחקר (DFG, HE 4578/1-2). אנחנו רוצים להכיר תודה Meneses חואניטו את עצתו על תרבות בתאי גזע עובריים אנושיים.

תיוג של hMSC עם Ferucarbotran זוהי טכניקה תיוג אדם בתאי גזע mesenchymal עם Ferucarbotran, תחמוצת ברזל סוכן מבוסס בניגוד עבור MR הדמיה: <ol style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> כדי להתחיל, צלחת התאים 18-24 שעות לפני ההליך תיוג ב T75 צלוחיות בנקודת המפגש של 80%. אם אתה משתמש צלחת תרבות שונה, זה שווה כ - 10,000 תאים לכל 2 ס&quot;מ. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> למחרת, להתחיל עם הכנת התקשורת תיוג על ידי הוספת 30 μl של Resovist עד 8 מ&quot;ל של התקשורת החופשית בסרום. זה בתווית הבקבוק T75 80% confluency, המתאים בריכוז של מדיה 100 Fe / מ&quot;ל ​​מיקרוגרם. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> תוריד את המדיה תרבות לשטוף את התאים פעם עם PBS או סרום ללא התקשורת. הדבר נעשה כדי להיפטר חלבונים בסרום שיורית ומרכיבים אחרים של התקשורת שיכול לקשור את חומר ניגוד וסימון יעילות להשפיע. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> מוסיפים את התקשורת תיוג כדי הבקבוק והחזיר את הבקבוק בחממה. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> לאחר 2 שעות, להוסיף 2ml של FCS כך ריכוז סופי של FCS 20% מושגת. הדבר נעשה על מנת להבטיח כי התאים אינם מקבלים גירוי להבדיל, אך במקום לגדול בסביבה המוכרת שלהם. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> דגירה התאים על פני 18 שעות. זה נעשה הכי טוב הלילה. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> למחרת, לשטוף את התאים עם PBS, אז trypsinize אותם כרגיל. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> Trypsinized פעם, על השעיית התא צריך להיות שטף 3 פעמים כדי להיפטר סוכן, שיורית בניגוד חינם בתקשורת. זה נעשה עם PBS centrifuging התאים ב RCF 400 במשך 5 דקות. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> התא גלולה הסופי ניתן resuspended ומוכן ניסויים נוספים. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> ספירת התאים עכשיו, כמה שאולי אבדו במהלך השלבים כביסה הקודם. כמו כן, לבצע בדיקות כדאיות בשלב זה באמצעות assay Trypan הדרה כחול לקחת כמה דוגמאות לניתוח spectrometric כדי למדוד את יעילות תיוג. </li></ol> תיוג של בתאי גזע עובריים אנושיים עם Ferumoxides <ol style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> כדי להתחיל, הצלחת hESC בצלחות 10 ס&quot;מ, כרגיל. מאכלים אלה מראש מצופה ג&#39;לטין יש תאים מזין מוקרן עליהם. ניתן להשתמש בפרוטוקול עבור מזין ללא התרבויות. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> בואו hESC לצרף ולגדול כ 3-4 ימים, כך הם יוצרים מושבות בגודל בינוני. במהלך תקופה זו, להבטיח כי המושבות אינם גדלים גדולים, כמו במושבות גדולות יותר קשה לשבור מאוחר יותר. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> תאים רמות יכול לזהם אלה תרבויות, כך בהתאם ניקיון של המושבות, ייתכן שיהיה עליך להיפטר תרבויות מובחן על ידי לנתיחה. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> הכן את התקשורת תיוג שמורכבת Ferumoxides בריכוז של התקשורת hESC 100μg/ml ומלא. לשם כך, אנו לערבב 89μl Ferumoxides ו 10 מ&quot;ל של התקשורת צמיחה מלאה. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> לשטוף את צלחת אחת עם התקשורת מלאה. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> הוסף 10 מ&quot;ל של תיוג מדיה לכל צלחת ו דגירה התאים במשך 4 שעות. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> עכשיו, תיוג תושלם. בשלב הבא, יש לשטוף את התאים לקבל השעיה תא יחיד לשימוש נוסף. לשם כך, ראשית יש לשטוף את המנה עם PBS. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> לאחר מכן, להחליף את PBS עם 5 מ&quot;ל של טריפסין 0.25% ו דגירה בחממה במשך 5 דקות, או עד התאים לנתק. זה עוזר לנצל את המנה לעתים קרובות. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> התאים יש מנותקת עכשיו. זכור כי אם המנה הכילה מושבות גדולות יותר ייתכן שיש כמה גושים שמאל. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> כדי להיפטר גושים אלה, אפשר לערבב את ההשעיה כל פעם בעזרת פיפטה סרולוגיות, אז תן לו לשבת עוד 2 דקות. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> אנחנו לא משתמשים פיפטה Eppendorf, מוצץ חזר כמו של התאים דרך קצה דק יכול לשבור את קרום התא. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> אם גושים שיורית נוכחים, ניתן להריץ את ההשעיה התא דרך מסננת תא 40μm. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> אם הכל עובד כראוי, השעיה תא בודד עכשיו קיים כי הוא מעורב עם הרבה פסולת, שמקורם ציפוי ג&#39;לטין, ESC-matrix תאים מתים. כדי להיפטר זה, לשטוף את התאים פעמיים ספינינג אותם למטה אל RCF 400 במשך 5 דקות ו resuspend אותם בתקשורת מלא. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> עכשיו, ESC צריך להיות מבודד מתאי מזין מוקרן. ניתן לעשות זאת ביעילות על ידי ציפוי ההשעיה תא ג&#39;לטין על צלחת מצופה. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> אם המנה לא מניפולציה, כל התאים יהיו משקעים כלפי מטה, אלא ניזונים יהיה לצרף מהר יותר ESC. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> לכן, אם supernatant הוא המריא אחרי 45 דקות, הוא אמור להכיל בעיקר ESC, בעוד ניזונים בעיקר צריכים להיות מחוברים המנה. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> בדרך זו, השעיה תא בודד של תאים אנושיים שכותרתו מגנטית גזע עובריים שיכולים לשמש עבור ניסויים נוספים מתקבל. </li><li style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"> כמו בפרוטוקול הקודם, בשלב זה, אתה צריך לספור את התאים לקחת דגימות להערכת הכדאיות ומדידה של יעילות תיוג. </li></ol>

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תיאור פולשני בתאי גזע חיוני לניטור כמעט כל תא גזע טיפול מבוסס. הבנה טובה יותר של קינטיקה ב vivo בתאי גזע שכותרתו, כמו דמיינו על תמונות MR, יכול להוביל את הדרך רציונלי ושימוש יעיל יותר של תא טיפולים מבוססי גזע. מאז אנו משתמשים סוכנים בניגוד החלים קלינית שיטות הדמיה, פרוטוקולים שהוצגו ...

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labeling hescs and hmscs with iron oxide nanoparticles for non-invasive in vivo tracking with mr imaging

בשנים האחרונות, מחקר בתאי גזע הוביל להבנה טובה יותר של הביולוגיה ההתפתחותית, מחלות שונות וההשפעה הפוטנציאלית על רפואה רגנרטיבית. שיטה לא פולשנית כדי לפקח על בתאי גזע המושתלים שוב ושוב in vivo היה מאוד לשפר את היכולת שלנו להבין את מנגנוני הבקרה תא גזע מוות לזהות גורמים trophic ועל מסלולי איתות כי לשפר תא גזע engraftment. MR הדמיה הוכח להיות כלי יעיל עבור בתיאור vivo בתאי גזע עם רזולוציה ליד אנטומי מיקרוסקופיים. על מנת לזהות בתאי גזע עם MR, התאים צריכים להיות מתויג עם תא ספציפי סוכנים בניגוד MR. לענין זה, חלקיקים תחמוצת ברזל, כגון ברזל פאראמגנטי חלקיקי תחמוצת (SPIO), מוחלים, בגלל רגישות גבוהה שלהם לאיתור התא biocompatibility מעולה שלהם. SPIO חלקיקים מורכבים הליבה תחמוצת ברזל ומעיל dextran, carboxydextran או עמילן, ותפקוד על ידי יצירת שדה inhomogeneities המקומי, הגורמות אות ירד ב T2 משוקלל תמונות MR. מצגת זו תדגים טכניקות תיוג בתאי גזע עם החלים קלינית סוכני MR בניגוד עבור שלאחר מכן לא פולשנית של מעקב vivo של תאים שכותרתו עם MR הדמיה.

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Labeling hESCs and hMSCs with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Non-Invasive in vivo Tracking with MR Imaging

להערכת טיפולים בתאי גזע חדש חשוב הלא פולשני המסלול התאים מוזרקים in vivo. סרט הווידאו הזה יראה לכם כיצד לתייג אדם בתאי גזע mesenchymal ו עובריים עם סוכני תחמוצת ברזל מבוסס בניגוד in vivo עבור הבאים MR הדמיה in vivo.

תיוג hESCs ו hMSCs עם ברזל אוקסיד חלקיקים עבור פולשני של מעקב vivo עם MR Imaging

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9.8K Views.  Contrast Agent Research Group at the Center for Molecular and Functional Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of California San Francisco. להערכת טיפולים בתאי גזע חדש חשוב הלא פולשני המסלול התאים מוזרקים in vivo. סרט הווידאו הזה יראה לכם כיצד לתייג אדם בתאי גזע mesenchymal ו עובריים עם סוכני תחמוצת ברזל מבוסס בניגוד in vivo עבור הבאים MR הדמיה in vivo.

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Labeling Stem Cells with Fluorescent Dyes for non-invasive Detection with Optical Imaging

Optical imaging (OI) is an easy, fast and inexpensive tool for in vivo monitoring of new stem cell based therapies. The technique is based on ex vivo labeling of stem cells with a fluorescent dye, subsequent intravenous injection of the labeled cells and visualization of their accumulation in specific target organs or pathologies. The presented technique demonstrates how we label human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC) by simple incubation with the lipophilic fluorescent dye DiD (C67H103CIN2O3S) and how we label human embryonic stem cells (hESC) with the FDA approved fluorescent dye Indocyanine Green (ICG). The uptake mechanism is via adherence and diffusion of the lypophilic dye across the phospholipid cell membrane bilayer. The labeling efficiency is usually improved if the cells are incubated with the dye in serum-free media as opposed to incubation in serum-containing media. Furthermore, the addition of the transfection agent Protamine Sulfate significantly improves contrast agent uptake.

This video shows techniques for labeling of human embryonic stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells with fluorescent dyes. This technique can be used for an in vivo tracking of transplanted stem cells with optical imaging and for histopathological correlations with fluorescence microscopy.

תיוג בתאי גזע עם צבעי ניאון על איתור פולשני עם דימות אופטי

Optical imaging (OI) is an easy, fast and inexpensive tool for in vivo monitoring of new stem cell based therapies. The technique is based on ex vivo ...

Non-invasive 3D-Visualization with Sub-micron Resolution Using Synchrotron-X-ray-tomography

Little is known about the internal organization of many micro-arthropods with body sizes below 1 mm. The reasons for that are the small size and the hard cuticle which makes it difficult to use protocols of classical histology. In addition, histological sectioning destroys the sample and can therefore not be used for unique material. Hence, a non-destructive method is desirable which allows to view inside small samples without the need of sectioning.
We used synchrotron X-ray tomography at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble (France) to non-invasively produce 3D tomographic datasets with a pixel-resolution of 0.7&micro;m. Using volume rendering software, this allows us to reconstruct the internal organization in its natural state without the artefacts produced by histological sectioning. These date can be used for quantitative morphology, landmarks, or for the visualization of animated movies to understand the structure of hidden body parts and to follow complete organ systems or tissues through the samples.

We used synchrotron X-ray tomography at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) to non-invasively produce 3D tomographic datasets with a pixel-resolution of 0.7&micro;m. Using volume rendering software, this allows the reconstruction of internal structures in their natural state without the artefacts produced by histological sectioning.

לא פולשני-3D ויזואליזציה עם תת מיקרון החלטה שימוש Synchrotron-X-ray-טומוגרפיה

Little is known about the internal organization of many micro-arthropods with body sizes below 1 mm. The reasons for that are the small size and the hard ...

Making MR Imaging Child's Play - Pediatric Neuroimaging Protocol, Guidelines and Procedure

Within the last decade there has been an increase in the use of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate the neural basis of human perception, cognition and behavior 1, 2. Moreover, this non-invasive imaging method has grown into a tool for clinicians and researchers to explore typical and atypical brain development. Although advances in neuroimaging tools and techniques are apparent, (f)MRI in young pediatric populations remains relatively infrequent 2. Practical as well as technical challenges when imaging children present clinicians and research teams with a unique set of problems 3, 2. To name just a few, the child participants are challenged by a need for motivation, alertness and cooperation. Anxiety may be an additional factor to be addressed. Researchers or clinicians need to consider time constraints, movement restriction, scanner background noise and unfamiliarity with the MR scanner environment2,4-10. A progressive use of functional and structural neuroimaging in younger age groups, however, could further add to our understanding of brain development. As an example, several research groups are currently working towards early detection of developmental disorders, potentially even before children present associated behavioral characteristics e.g.11. Various strategies and techniques have been reported as a means to ensure comfort and cooperation of young children during neuroimaging sessions. Play therapy 12, behavioral approaches 13, 14,15, 16-18 and simulation 19, the use of mock scanner areas 20,21, basic relaxation 22 and a combination of these techniques 23 have all been shown to improve the participant's compliance and thus MRI data quality. Even more importantly, these strategies have proven to increase the comfort of families and children involved 12. One of the main advances of such techniques for the clinical practice is the possibility of avoiding sedation or general anesthesia (GA) as a way to manage children's compliance during MR imaging sessions 19,20. In the current video report, we present a pediatric neuroimaging protocol with guidelines and procedures that have proven to be successful to date in young children.

Making MR Imaging Child&#039;s Play - Pediatric Neuroimaging Protocol, Guidelines and Procedure

Despite an increase in the use of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in humans, the study of young pediatric populations remains a challenge. We present a hands-on, step-by-step video protocol including guidelines for clinicians and researchers intending to perform (f)MRI in young children.

ביצוע לשחק MR הילד הדמיה - פרוטוקול הדמייה ילדים, הנחיות נוהל

Within the last decade there has been an increase in the use of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate the neural ...

Tracking Dynamics of Muscle Engraftment in Small Animals by In Vivo Fluorescent Imaging

Muscular dystrophies are a group of degenerative muscle diseases characterized by progressive loss of contractile muscle cells. Currently, there is no curative treatment available. Recent advances in stem cell biology have generated new hopes for the development of effective cell based therapies to treat these diseases. Transplantation of various types of stem cells labeled with fluorescent proteins into muscles of dystrophic animal models has been used broadly in the field. A non-invasive technique with the capability to track the transplanted cell fate longitudinally can further our ability to evaluate muscle engraftment by transplanted cells more accurately and efficiently.
In the present study, we demonstrate that in vivo fluorescence imaging is a sensitive and reliable method for tracking transplanted GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein)-labeled cells in mouse skeletal muscles. Despite the concern about background due to the use of an external light necessary for excitation of fluorescent protein, we found that by using either nude mouse or eliminating hair with hair removal reagents much of this problem is eliminated. Using a CCD camera, the fluorescent signal can be detected in the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle after injection of 5 x 105 cells from either GFP transgenic mice or eGFP transduced myoblast culture. For more superficial muscles such as the extensor digitorum longus (EDL), injection of fewer cells produces a detectable signal. Signal intensity can be measured and quantified as the number of emitted photons per second in a region of interest (ROI). Since the acquired images show clear boundaries demarcating the engrafted area, the size of the ROI can be measured as well. If the legs are positioned consistently every time, the changes in total number of photons per second per muscle and the size of the ROI reflect the changes in the number of engrafted cells and the size of the engrafted area. Therefore the changes in the same muscle over time are quantifiable. In vivo fluorescent imaging technique has been used primarily to track the growth of tumorogenic cells, our study shows that it is a powerful tool that enables us to track the fate of transplanted stem cells.

Tracking Dynamics of Muscle Engraftment in Small Animals by In Vivo Fluorescent Imaging

We describe an in vivo fluorescence imaging protocol to monitor muscle regeneration by GFP-labeled myoblasts after transplantation into skeletal muscles of both healthy and dystrophic mice. This protocol can be adapted to study muscle regeneration by transplantation of other types of cells and in other muscular conditions as well.

מעקב דינמיקה של engraftment שריר בבעלי חיים קטנים על ידי In vivo פלורסנט הדמיה

Muscular dystrophies are a group of degenerative muscle diseases characterized by progressive loss of contractile muscle cells. Currently, there is no ...

Measuring Cell Cycle Progression Kinetics with Metabolic Labeling and Flow Cytometry

Precise control of the initiation and subsequent progression through the various phases of the cell cycle are of paramount importance in proliferating cells. Cell cycle division is an integral part of growth and reproduction and deregulation of key cell cycle components have been implicated in the precipitating events of carcinogenesis 1,2. Molecular agents in anti-cancer therapies frequently target biological pathways responsible for the regulation and coordination of cell cycle division 3. Although cell cycle kinetics tend to vary according to cell type, the distribution of cells amongst the four stages of the cell cycle is rather consistent within a particular cell line due to the consistent pattern of mitogen and growth factor expression. Genotoxic events and other cellular stressors can result in a temporary block of cell cycle progression, resulting in arrest or a temporary pause in a particular cell cycle phase to allow for instigation of the appropriate response mechanism. 
The ability to experimentally observe the behavior of a cell population with reference to their cell cycle progression stage is an important advance in cell biology. Common procedures such as mitotic shake off, differential centrifugation or flow cytometry-based sorting are used to isolate cells at specific stages of the cell cycle 4-6. These fractionated, cell cycle phase-enriched populations are then subjected to experimental treatments. Yield, purity and viability of the separated fractions can often be compromised using these physical separation methods. As well, the time lapse between separation of the cell populations and the start of experimental treatment, whereby the fractionated cells can progress from the selected cell cycle stage, can pose significant challenges in the successful implementation and interpretation of these experiments.
Other approaches to study cell cycle stages include the use of chemicals to synchronize cells. Treatment of cells with chemical inhibitors of key metabolic processes for each cell cycle stage are useful in blocking the progression of the cell cycle to the next stage. For example, the ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor hydroxyurea halts cells at the G1/S juncture by limiting the supply of deoxynucleotides, the building blocks of DNA. Other notable chemicals include treatment with aphidicolin, a polymerase alpha inhibitor for G1 arrest, treatment with colchicine and nocodazole, both of which interfere with mitotic spindle formation to halt cells in M phase and finally, treatment with the DNA chain terminator 5-fluorodeoxyridine to initiate S phase arrest 7-9. Treatment with these chemicals is an effective means of synchronizing an entire population of cells at a particular phase. With removal of the chemical, cells rejoin the cell cycle in unison. Treatment of the test agent following release from the cell cycle blocking chemical ensures that the drug response elicited is from a uniform, cell cycle stage-specific population. However, since many of the chemical synchronizers are known genotoxic compounds, teasing apart the participation of various response pathways (to the synchronizers vs. the test agents) is challenging. 
Here we describe a metabolic labeling method for following a subpopulation of actively cycling cells through their progression from the DNA replication phase, through to the division and separation of their daughter cells. Coupled with flow cytometry quantification, this protocol enables for measurement of kinetic progression of the cell cycle in the absence of either mechanically- or chemically- induced cellular stresses commonly associated with other cell cycle synchronization methodologies 10. In the following sections we will discuss the methodology, as well as some of its applications in biomedical research.

Tracking subtle changes in the progression and kinetics of cell cycle stages can be accomplished by use of a combination of metabolic labeling of nucleic acids with BrdU and total genomic DNA staining via Propidium Iodide. This method avoids the need of chemical synchronization of cycling cells, thereby preventing the introduction of non-specific DNA damage, which in turn affects cell cycle progression.

מדידת מחזור התא קינטיקס התקדמות עם סימון מטבוליות cytometry זרימה

Precise control of the initiation and subsequent progression through the various phases of the cell cycle are of paramount importance in proliferating ...

Metabolic Labeling of Leucine Rich Repeat Kinases 1 and 2 with Radioactive Phosphate

Leucine rich repeat kinases 1 and 2 (LRRK1 and LRRK2) are paralogs which share a similar domain organization, including a serine-threonine kinase domain, a Ras of complex proteins domain (ROC), a C-terminal of ROC domain (COR), and leucine-rich and ankyrin-like repeats at the N-terminus. The precise cellular roles of LRRK1 and LRRK2 have yet to be elucidated, however LRRK1 has been implicated in tyrosine kinase receptor signaling1,2, while LRRK2 is implicated in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease3,4. In this report, we present a protocol to label the LRRK1 and LRRK2 proteins in cells with 32P orthophosphate, thereby providing a means to measure the overall phosphorylation levels of these 2 proteins in cells. In brief, affinity tagged LRRK proteins are expressed in HEK293T cells which are exposed to medium containing 32P-orthophosphate. The 32P-orthophosphate is assimilated by the cells after only a few hours of incubation and all molecules in the cell containing phosphates are thereby radioactively labeled. Via the affinity tag (3xflag) the LRRK proteins are isolated from other cellular components by immunoprecipitation. Immunoprecipitates are then separated via SDS-PAGE, blotted to PVDF membranes and analysis of the incorporated phosphates is performed by autoradiography (32P signal) and western detection (protein signal) of the proteins on the blots. The protocol can readily be adapted to monitor phosphorylation of any other protein that can be expressed in cells and isolated by immunoprecipitation.

Leucine rich repeat kinases 1 and 2 (LRRK1 and LRRK2) are multidomain proteins which encode both GTPase and kinase domains and which are phosphorylated in cells. Here, we present a protocol to label LRRK1 and LRRK2 in cells with 32P orthophosphate, thereby providing a means to measure their overall cellular phophorylation levels.

מטבולית תיוג של אוצין עשיר חזור קינאזות 1 ו -2 עם רדיואקטיבי פוספט

Leucine rich repeat kinases 1 and 2 (LRRK1 and LRRK2) are paralogs which share a similar domain organization, including a serine-threonine kinase domain, ...

In Vivo 4-Dimensional Tracking of Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells in Adult Mouse Calvarial Bone Marrow

Through a delicate balance between quiescence and proliferation, self renewal and production of differentiated progeny, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) maintain the turnover of all mature blood cell lineages. The coordination of the complex signals leading to specific HSC fates relies upon the interaction between HSCs and the intricate bone marrow microenvironment, which is still poorly understood[1-2].
We describe how by combining a newly developed specimen holder for stable animal positioning with multi-step confocal and two-photon in vivo imaging techniques, it is possible to obtain high-resolution 3D stacks containing HSPCs and their surrounding niches and to monitor them over time through multi-point time-lapse imaging. High definition imaging allows detecting ex vivo labeled hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) residing within the bone marrow. Moreover, multi-point time-lapse 3D imaging, obtained with faster acquisition settings, provides accurate information about HSPC movement and the reciprocal interactions between HSPCs and stroma cells.
Tracking of HSPCs in relation to GFP positive osteoblastic cells is shown as an exemplary application of this method. This technique can be utilized to track any appropriately labeled hematopoietic or stromal cell of interest within the mouse calvarium bone marrow space.

In Vivo 4-Dimensional Tracking of Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells in Adult Mouse Calvarial Bone Marrow

The nature of the interactions between hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) and bone marrow niches is poorly understood. Custom hardware modifications and a multi-step acquisition protocol allow the use of two-photon and confocal microscopy to image ex vivo labeled HSPCs homed within bone marrow areas, tracking interactions and movement.

במעקב 4 ממדי Vivo של תאי גזע ואבות היווצרות דם במבוגרי עכבר calvarial מח עצם

Through a delicate balance between quiescence and proliferation, self renewal and production of differentiated progeny, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) ...

Fluorescence Imaging with One-nanometer Accuracy (FIONA)

Fluorescence imaging with one-nanometer accuracy (FIONA) is a simple but useful technique for localizing single fluorophores with nanometer precision in the x-y plane. Here a summary of the FIONA technique is reported and examples of research that have been performed using FIONA are briefly described. First, how to set up the required equipment for FIONA experiments, i.e., a total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIRFM), with details on aligning the optics, is described. Then how to carry out a simple FIONA experiment on localizing immobilized Cy3-DNA single molecules using appropriate protocols, followed by the use of FIONA to measure the 36 nm step size of a single truncated myosin Va motor labeled with a quantum dot, is illustrated. Lastly, recent effort to extend the application of FIONA to thick samples is reported. It is shown that, using a water immersion objective and quantum dots soaked deep in sol-gels and rabbit eye corneas (&#62;200 &#181;m), localization precision of 2-3 nm can be achieved.

Fluorescence Imaging with One-nanometer Accuracy FIONA

Single fluorophores can be localized with nanometer precision using FIONA. Here a summary of the FIONA technique is reported, and how to carry out FIONA experiments is described.

דימות פלואורסצנטי עם דיוק אחת ננומטר (FIONA)

Fluorescence imaging with one-nanometer accuracy (FIONA) is a simple but useful technique for localizing single fluorophores with nanometer precision in ...

Fecal Glucocorticoid Analysis: Non-invasive Adrenal Monitoring in Equids

Adrenal activity can be assessed in the equine species by analysis of feces for corticosterone metabolites. During a potentially aversive situation, corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) is released from the hypothalamus in the brain. This stimulates the release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland, which in turn stimulates release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal gland. In horses the glucocorticoid corticosterone is responsible for several adaptations needed to support equine flight behaviour and subsequent removal from the aversive situation. Corticosterone metabolites can be detected in the feces of horses and assessment offers a non-invasive option to evaluate long term patterns of adrenal activity. Fecal assessment offers advantages over other techniques that monitor adrenal activity including blood plasma and saliva analysis. The non-invasive nature of the method avoids sampling stress which can confound results. It also allows the opportunity for repeated sampling over time and is ideal for studies in free ranging horses. This protocol describes the enzyme linked immunoassay (EIA) used to assess feces for corticosterone, in addition to the associated biochemical validation.

Adrenal activity can be assessed in the equine species by analysis of feces for corticosterone metabolites. The method offers a non-invasive option to assess long term patterns in both domestic and free ranging horses. This protocol describes the enzyme linked immunoassay involved and the associated biochemical validation.

ניתוח Glucocorticoid צואה: לא פולשני ניטור הכליה ב Equids

Adrenal activity can be assessed in the equine species by analysis of feces for corticosterone metabolites. During a potentially aversive situation, ...

Synthesis of 68Ga Core-doped Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Dual Positron Emission Tomography /(T1)Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Here, we describe a microwave synthesis to obtain iron oxide nanoparticles core-doped with 68Ga. Microwave technology enables fast and reproducible synthetic procedures. In this case, starting from FeCl3 and citrate trisodium salt, iron oxide nanoparticles coated with citric acid are obtained in 10 min in the microwave. These nanoparticles present a small core size of 4.2 &#177; 1.1 nm and a hydrodynamic size of 7.5 &#177; 2.1 nm. Moreover, they have a high longitudinal relaxivity (r1) value of 11.9 mM-1&#183;s-1 and a modest transversal relaxivity value (r2) of 22.9 mM-1&#183;s-1, which results in a low r2/r1 ratio of 1.9. These values enable positive contrast generation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instead of negative contrast, commonly used with iron oxide nanoparticles. In addition, if a 68GaCl3 elution from a 68Ge/68Ga generator is added to the starting materials, a nano-radiotracer doped with 68Ga is obtained. The product is obtained with a high radiolabeling yield (&#62; 90%), regardless of the initial activity used. Furthermore, a single purification step renders the nano-radiomaterial ready to be used in vivo.

Synthesis of 68Ga Core-doped Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Dual Positron Emission Tomography /T1Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Here, we present a protocol to obtain 68Ga core-doped iron oxide nanoparticles via fast microwave-driven synthesis. The methodology renders PET/(T1)MRI nanoparticles with radiolabeling efficiencies higher than 90% and radiochemical purity of 99% in a 20-min synthesis.

סינתזה של 68המשחק מסטול-הליבה תחמוצת ברזל חלקיקים עבור כפול טומוגרפיית פליטת פוזיטרונים/דימות תהודה מגנטית (T1)

Here, we describe a microwave synthesis to obtain iron oxide nanoparticles core-doped with 68Ga. Microwave technology enables fast and reproducible ...