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1。 ショウジョウバエの網膜の解剖<ol><li>リン酸3ウェルガラススライドの1つのウェルを埋めるには、CO 2でハエを麻酔し（PBS 1X）緩衝生理食塩水、と。オスとメスの両方がこの実験に使用することができます。 </li><li>ハエが麻酔したら、鉗子を使用して単一のフライをピックアップし、PBSの小さな皿にドロップします。 </li><li>解剖スコープの下では、鉗子で口吻をピンチし、鉗子の2番目のセットを使用して首を切断することによって身体から頭を切り離す。 </li><li>左/右正中脳を明らかにするためにmicroscissorsとハエの頭に沿って半分にカット、テングザルからハエの頭を保持する。 </li><li>網膜を拾うためにカットピペットの先端を使用して、とシュナイダー媒体で満たされた3ウェルガラススライドの第二のウェルに移す。 </li><li>最初に、頭部のクチクラの離れてほとんど剥離し、鉗子で脳を取り除く。粘膜と角膜の間に挟まれた網膜を保つ。 </li><li>次に、スライドガラスを直接配置する新鮮Schniederの培地のドロップ（50μl）の上に網膜を転送する。 </li></ol> 2。 ommatidiumの複数形の解剖<ol><li>解剖の最後の目的（直接イメージングや文化かどうか）に、蛍光顕微鏡（直接または逆）の光学系に応じて、このステップでは、顕微鏡スライド上または24ウェルプレートのどちらかの場所を取ることができます。この解剖の最終的な目的のために、ommatidiumの複数形は、スライドガラス上に直接解剖されます。 </li><li>どちらの鉗子と網膜の最も背側または腹側の端をつかみます。 microscissorsを使用して、目の真ん中にommatidiumの複数形を公開するために背側/腹側正中線に沿って半分に網膜をカット。 </li><li>角膜がダウンして直面しているとラミナが上を向いているような網膜を把握し続ける。微細なタングステン針を用いて、葉身と角膜からommatidiumの複数形を切り離します。 </li><li>シングルommatidiumの複数形とommatidiumの複数形のグループは、ウェルまたはスライドの下部に収集します。先に進む前に、収集した可能性のある大きなごみを取り除きます。 </li></ol> 3。治療、染色およびイメージング<ol><li>オートファジー分析するために、、シュナイダーのドロップ（シュナイダーの最初の希釈1:10およびその後スライド上のドロップに0.5μLを加える）で1:1000 Lysotrackerを希釈混合し、10秒間待ちます。 </li><li>背後ommatidiumの複数形を残すように注意して、スライドから余分な液体を取り除く。これは、微細なゲルローディングチップで最善を尽くしています。 </li><li> ommatidiumの複数形をカバーするためにVectashieldのドロップを追加、nailpolishとカバーとシールを適用します。 </li></ol> 4。代表的な結果： プロトコルの適切な実行は、ラミナの断片によって一緒に保持がうまく角膜側で区切られた単一のommatidiumの複数形のとommatidiumの複数形の小グループの数を残してください。オートファゴソーム、リソソームとautophagolysosomes（図3）を示す、GFPとLysotracker：これらは、Atg8を視覚化するために、この例のように撮像することができます。メソッドは、ライブイメージングに使用することができます、しかし、このケースではシュナイダーのメディアの自己蛍光が困難、低輝度蛍光シグナルを区別するために行うことを留意すべきである。追加の問題は、光受容体に接続されたままに色素顆粒は、特に赤のチャネルで、強い蛍光性であるということです。明視野像は、本物の小器官と区別するために必要となる場合があります。 <img src="/files/ftp_upload/2882/2882fig1.jpg" alt="図1"/> 図1解剖の手順のフローチャートは、ハエの網膜から単ommatidiumの複数形やommatidiumの複数形の小さなグループを取得する。 <img src="/files/ftp_upload/2882/2882fig2.jpg" alt="図2"/> 図2。単純なプロトコルの可能なバリエーションがここでは、遺伝学を飛ばすと24時間と解剖の薬剤投与の下流までのために上流の解剖と染色や培養の老化含むものについて説明します。 <img src="/files/ftp_upload/2882/2882fig3.jpg" alt="図3"/> 図3 AWから切除した単一の個眼ではオートファゴソームとリソソームの共焦点スキャン、GMR - GAL4、UAS - Atro75QN、UAS - GFP：：Atg8 / +フライ、29位のグルタミンAtrophin変異体と歳12日を表す℃に明パネル（右上）は、個眼のほぼそのままの構造を表示し、フレームには、スキャン範囲を示します。赤いマークのリソソーム、オートファゴソーム緑、オートリソソーム、二つの細胞小器官との融合によって、その結果、黄色に表示されます。矢頭は、オートファゴソームとリソソームの間に2つの進行中の融合イベントを示している。

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ここで紹介する単一の個眼の解剖は、 ショウジョウバエの眼でモデル化された神経変性のようなプロセスは、約深い細胞生物学的情報の収集を可能にします。光受容ニューロンは、他のニューロンよりも簡単にアクセスでき、それら細胞質は生体内の神経変性を定量化するための多くのモデルで上手に使用される非常に同じ細胞では、特に大規模、および小胞のダイナミクスを...

<table border="1"><tbody><tr><th>試薬の名前</th><th>会社</th><th>カタログ番号</th><th>コメント（省略可能） </th></tr><tr><td>ポータブルCO2ディスペンサー</td><td> Flystuff </td><td> 59から150 </td><td>また、利用可能なリフィル</td></tr><tr><td>デュモンピンセットいいえ5 </td><td>寒天サイエンティフィック</td><td> T5034 </td><td></td></tr><tr><td> 3ウェルガラススライド</td><td> EMS </td><td> 71561〜01 </td><td></td></tr><tr><td>マイクロはさみ</td><td> VWR </td><td> HAMMHSB516 - 09 </td><td></td></tr><tr><td>シュナイダーのミディアム</td><td> VWR </td><td> 733-1663 </td><td></td></tr><tr><td> LysoTrackerレッドDND - 99 </td><td>インビトロジェン</td><td> L7528 </td><td></td></tr><tr><td> Superfrostスライド</td><td> VWR </td><td> 631-0108 </td><td></td></tr><tr><td> DAPIでVectashield </td><td>ベクトル研究所</td><td> H - 1200 </td><td></td></tr><tr><td>カバースリップ</td><td> VWR </td><td> 631-1336 </td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

single drosophila ommatidium dissection and imaging

ショウジョウバエでは神経科学研究に貴重な貢献をしているとので、その強力な遺伝学1の神経変性疾患のモデルとして広く用いられている。特にフライアイは、 ショウジョウバエの神経系の最もアクセスとライフなくても済む部分である、神経変性の研究のための選択の器官となっている。しかし、そのまま目の主な注意点は、神経変性の理解に重要であるようなオートファジーのダイナミクス2のようなイメージング細胞内のイベント、、で、ために色素の強い自家蛍光が、困難です。 我々は最近Dentatorubro核淡蒼球萎縮症（DRPLA）3、4のハエのモデルにおけるオートファジー機能障害の理解に不可欠であった単ommatidiumの複数形3の解剖と文化を使用しています。 我々は現在、劇的に神経変性のためのフライのモデルの可能性を拡大する可能性がある電気生理学的研究5日から適応このテクニックの包括的な説明（図1）、報告する。このメソッドは、画像細胞内イベントを生活し、視細胞（図2）に効果的な薬剤投与を監視するために適応させることができます。モザイクの技法6月8日と組み合わせて使用する場合、遺伝的に異なる細胞の応答は平行（図2）で検定することができる。

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Single Drosophila Ommatidium Dissection and Imaging

成人の使用の制限要因<em&gt;ショウジョウバエ</em神経変性と細胞生物学を研究するために&gt;目には細胞内プロセスの困難な画像です。我々は薬物療法と高度な画像処理の対象になることができる正真正銘の初代神経細胞培養を、生成する単一のommatidiumの複数形の解剖を説明します。

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Single Drosophila Ommatidium Dissection and Imaging

14.0K ビュー.  King's College London. 成人の使用の制限要因ショウジョウバエ目には細胞内プロセスの困難な画像です。我々は薬物療法と高度な画像処理の対象になることができる正真正銘の初代神経細胞培養を、生成する単一のommatidiumの複数形の解剖を説明します。

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Single Sensillum Recordings in the Insects Drosophila melanogaster and Anopheles gambiae

The sense of smell is essential for insects to find foods, mates, predators, and oviposition sites3. Insect olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) are enclosed in sensory hairs called sensilla, which cover the surface of olfactory organs. The surface of each sensillum is covered with tiny pores, through which odorants pass and dissolve in a fluid called sensillum lymph, which bathes the sensory dendrites of the OSNs housed in a given sensillum. The OSN dendrites express odorant receptor (OR) proteins, which in insects function as odor-gated ion channels4, 5. The interaction of odorants with ORs either increases or decreases the basal firing rate of the OSN. This neuronal activity in the form of action potentials embodies the first representation of the quality, intensity, and temporal characteristics of the odorant6, 7.
Given the easy access to these sensory hairs, it is possible to perform extracellular recordings from single OSNs by introducing a recording electrode into the sensillum lymph, while the reference electrode is placed in the lymph of the eye or body of the insect. In Drosophila, sensilla house between one and four OSNs, but each OSN typically displays a characteristic spike amplitude. Spike sorting techniques make it possible to assign spiking responses to individual OSNs. This single sensillum recording (SSR) technique monitors the difference in potential between the sensillum lymph and the reference electrode as electrical spikes that are generated by the receptor activity on OSNs1, 2, 8. Changes in the number of spikes in response to the odorant represent the cellular basis of odor coding in insects. Here, we describe the preparation method currently used in our lab to perform SSR on Drosophila melanogaster and Anopheles gambiae, and show representative traces induced by the odorants in a sensillum-specific manner.

Single Sensillum Recordings in the Insects Drosophila melanogaster and Anopheles gambiae

Electrophysiological responses of olfactory sensory neurons to odorants can be measured in insects using single sensillum recordings. In this video article we will demonstrate how to perform single sensillum recordings in the antennae of the vinegar fly (Drosophila melanogaster) and the maxillary palps of the malaria mosquito (Anopheles gambiae).

昆虫における単一感覚子録音キイロショウジョウバエとハマダラカ</em

The sense of smell is essential for insects to find foods, mates, predators, and oviposition sites3. Insect olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) are enclosed ...

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Dissection and Imaging of Active Zones in the Drosophila Neuromuscular Junction

The Drosophila larvae neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is an excellent model for the study of synaptic structure and function. Drosophila is well known for the ease of powerful genetic manipulations and the larval nervous system has proven particularly useful in studying not only normal function but also perturbations that accompany some neurological disease (Lloyd and Taylor, 2010). Many key synaptic molecules found in Drosophila are also found in mammals and like most CNS excitatory synapses in mammals, the Drosophila NMJ is glutamatergic and demonstrates activity-dependent remodeling (Kohet al. , 2000). Additionally, Drosophila neurons can be individually identified because their innervation patterns are stereotyped and repetitive making it possible to study identified synaptic terminals, such as those between motor neurons and the body-wall muscle fibers that they innervate (Keshishian and Kim, 2004). The existence of evolutionarily conserved synapse components along with the ease of genetic and physical manipulation make the Drosophila model ideal for investigating the mechanisms underlying synaptic function (Budnik, 1996).
The active zones at synaptic terminals are of particular interest because these are the sites of neurotransmitter release. NC82 is a monoclonal antibody that recognizes the Drosophila protein Bruchpilot (Brp), a CAST1/ERC family member that is an important component of the active zone (Waghet al. , 2006). Brp was shown to directly shape the active zone T-bar and is responsible for effectively clustering Ca2+ channels beneath the T-bar density (Fouquetet al. , 2009). Mutants of Brp have reduced Ca2+ channel density, depressed evoked vesicle release, and altered short-term plasticity (Kittelet al. , 2006). Alterations to active zones have been observed in Drosophila disease models. For example, immunofluorescence using the NC82 antibody showed that the active zone density was decreased in models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Pitt-Hopkins syndrome (Ratnaparkhiet al. , 2008; Zweieret al. , 2009). Thus, evaluation of active zones, or other synaptic proteins, in Drosophila larvae models of disease may provide a valuable initial clue to the presence of a synaptic defect.
Preparing whole-mount dissected Drosophila larvae for immunofluorescence analysis of the NMJ requires some skill, but can be accomplished by most scientists with a little practice. Presented is a method that provides for multiple larvae to be dissected and immunostained in the same dissection dish, limiting environmental differences between each genotype and providing sufficient animals for confidence in reproducibility and statistical analysis.

Dissection and Imaging of Active Zones in the Drosophila Neuromuscular Junction

The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) of Drosophila melanogaster is an important model system for studying normal synaptic function as well as perturbations to synaptic function found in certain neurological diseases. We present a protocol for dissection of the Drosophila larval motor system and immunostaining for active zone proteins within the NMJ.

で、アクティブなゾーンの解剖とイメージングショウジョウバエ神経筋接合部

The Drosophila  larvae neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is an excellent model for the study of synaptic structure and function. Drosophila  is well known for ...

Dissection and Immunohistochemistry of Larval, Pupal and Adult Drosophila Retinas

The compound eye of Drosophila melanogaster consists of about 750 ommatidia (unit eyes). Each ommatidium is composed of about 20 cells, including lens-secreting cone cells, pigment cells, a bristle cell and eight photoreceptors (PRs) R1-R8 2. The PRs have specialized microvillar structures, the rhabdomeres, which contain light-sensitive pigments, the Rhodopsins (Rhs). The rhabdomeres of six PRs (R1-R6) form a trapezoid and contain Rh1 3 4. The rhabdomeres of R7 and R8 are positioned in tandem in the center of the trapezoid and share the same path of light. R7 and R8 PRs stochastically express different combinations of Rhs in two main subtypes5: In the 'p' subtype, Rh3 in pR7s is coupled with Rh5 in pR8s, whereas in the 'y' subtype, Rh4 in yR7s is associated with Rh6 in yR8s 6 7 8.
Early specification of PRs and development of ommatidia begins in the larval eye-antennal imaginal disc, a monolayer of epithelial cells. A wave of differentiation sweeps across the disc9 and initiates the assembly of undifferentiated cells into ommatidia10-11. The 'founder cell' R8 is specified first and recruits R1-6 and then R7 12-14. Subsequently, during pupal development, PR differentiation leads to extensive morphological changes 15, including rhabdomere formation, synaptogenesis and eventually rh expression.
In this protocol, we describe methods for retinal dissections and immunohistochemistry at three defined periods of retina development, which can be applied to address a variety of questions concerning retinal formation and developmental pathways. Here, we use these methods to visualize the stepwise PR differentiation at the single-cell level in whole mount larval, midpupal and adult retinas (Figure 1).

Dissection and Immunohistochemistry of Larval, Pupal and Adult Drosophila Retinas

The Drosophila retina is a crystal-like lattice composed of a small number of cell types that are generated in a stereotyped manner 1. Its amenability to sophisticated genetic analysis allows the study of complex developmental programs. This protocol describes dissections and immunohistochemistry of retinas at three discrete developmental stages, with a focus on photoreceptor differentiation.

幼虫、蛹および成人の解剖と免疫組織化学<em&gt;ショウジョウバエ</em&gt;網膜

The compound eye of Drosophila melanogaster consists of about 750 ommatidia (unit eyes). Each ommatidium is composed of about 20 cells, including ...

Labeling of Single Cells in the Central Nervous System of Drosophila melanogaster

In this article we describe how to individually label neurons in the embryonic CNS of Drosophila melanogaster by juxtacellular injection of the lipophilic fluorescent membrane marker DiI. This method allows the visualization of neuronal cell morphology in great detail. It is possible to label any cell in the CNS: cell bodies of target neurons are visualized under DIC optics or by expression of a fluorescent genetic marker such as GFP. After labeling, the DiI can be transformed into a permanent brown stain by photoconversion to allow visualization of cell morphology with transmitted light and DIC optics. Alternatively, the DiI-labeled cells can be observed directly with confocal microscopy, enabling genetically introduced fluorescent reporter proteins to be colocalised. The technique can be used in any animal, irrespective of genotype, making it possible to analyze mutant phenotypes at single cell resolution.

Labeling of Single Cells in the Central Nervous System of Drosophila melanogaster

We present a technique for labeling single neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) of Drosophila embryos, which allows the analysis of neuronal morphology by either transmitted light or confocal microscopy.

の中枢神経系における単一細胞のラベリング<em&gt;キイロショウジョウバエ</em

In this  article we describe how to individually label neurons in the embryonic CNS of Drosophila melanogaster by juxtacellular injection of the ...

A Single-fly Assay for Foraging Behavior in Drosophila

For many animals, hunger promotes changes in the olfactory system in a manner that facilitates the search for appropriate food sources. In this video article, we describe an automated assay to measure the effect of hunger or satiety on olfactory dependent food search behavior in the adult fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. In a light-tight box illuminated by red light that is invisible to fruit flies, a camera linked to custom data acquisition software monitors the position of six flies simultaneously. Each fly is confined to walk in individual arenas containing a food odor at the center. The testing arenas rest on a porous floor that functions to prevent odor accumulation. Latency to locate the odor source, a metric that reflects olfactory sensitivity under different physiological states, is determined by software analysis. Here, we discuss the critical mechanics of running this behavioral paradigm and cover specific issues regarding fly loading, odor contamination, assay temperature, data quality, and statistical analysis.

A Single-fly Assay for Foraging Behavior in Drosophila

In this video article, we describe an automated assay to measure the effect of hunger or satiety on olfactory dependent food search behavior in the adult fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.

での採餌行動のためのシングル·フライアッセイ<em&gt;ショウジョウバエ</em

For many animals, hunger promotes changes in the olfactory system in a manner that facilitates the search for appropriate food sources. In this video ...

Live Imaging of Drosophila Larval Neuroblasts

Stem cells divide asymmetrically to generate two progeny cells with unequal fate potential: a self-renewing stem cell and a differentiating cell. Given their relevance to development and disease, understanding the mechanisms that govern asymmetric stem cell division has been a robust area of study. Because they are genetically tractable and undergo successive rounds of cell division about once every hour, the stem cells of the Drosophila central nervous system, or neuroblasts, are indispensable models for the study of stem cell division. About 100 neural stem cells are located near the surface of each of the two larval brain lobes, making this model system particularly useful for live imaging microscopy studies. In this work, we review several approaches widely used to visualize stem cell divisions, and we address the relative advantages and disadvantages of those techniques that employ dissociated versus intact brain tissues. We also detail our simplified protocol used to explant whole brains from third instar larvae for live cell imaging and fixed analysis applications.

Live Imaging of Drosophila Larval Neuroblasts

This protocol details a streamlined method used to conduct live cell imaging in the context of an intact larval brain. Live cell imaging approaches are invaluable for the study of asymmetric neural stem cell divisions as well as other neurogenic and developmental processes, consistently uncovering mechanisms that were previously overlooked.

のライブイメージング<em&gt;ショウジョウバエ</em&gt;幼虫の神経芽細胞

Stem cells divide asymmetrically to generate two progeny cells with unequal fate potential: a self-renewing stem cell and a differentiating cell. Given ...

A Simple One-step Dissection Protocol for Whole-mount Preparation of Adult Drosophila Brains

There is an increasing interest in using Drosophila to model human brain degenerative diseases, map neuronal circuitries in adult brains, and study the molecular and cellular basis of higher brain functions. A whole-mount preparation of adult brains with well-preserved morphology is critical for such whole brain-based studies, but can be technically challenging and time-consuming. This protocol describes an easy-to-learn, one-step dissection approach of an adult fly head in less than 10 s, while keeping the intact brain attached to the rest of the body to facilitate subsequent processing steps. The procedure helps remove most of the eye and tracheal tissues normally associated with the brain that can interfere with the later imaging step, and also places less demand on the quality of the dissecting forceps. Additionally, we describe a simple method that allows convenient flipping of the mounted brain samples on a coverslip, which is important for imaging both sides of the brains with similar signal intensity and quality. As an example of the protocol, we present an analysis of dopaminergic (DA) neurons in adult brains of WT (w1118) flies. The high efficacy of the dissection method makes it particularly useful for large-scale adult brain-based studies in Drosophila.

A Simple One-step Dissection Protocol for Whole-mount Preparation of Adult Drosophila Brains

The adult Drosophila brain is a valuable system for studying neuronal circuitry, higher brain functions, and complex disorders. An efficient method to dissect whole brain tissue from the small fly head will facilitate brain-based studies. Here we describe a simple, one-step dissection protocol of adult brains with well-preserved morphology.

大人のホールマウントの準備のためのシンプルなワンステップ解剖プロトコル<em&gt;ショウジョウバエ</em&gt;ブレインズ

There is an increasing interest in using Drosophila to model human brain degenerative diseases, map neuronal circuitries in adult brains, and study the ...

In Vivo Single-Molecule Tracking at the Drosophila Presynaptic Motor Nerve Terminal

An increasing number of super-resolution microscopy techniques are helping to uncover the mechanisms that govern the nanoscale cellular world. Single-molecule imaging is gaining momentum as it provides exceptional access to the visualization of individual molecules in living cells. Here, we describe a technique that we developed to perform single-particle tracking photo-activated localization microscopy (sptPALM) in Drosophila larvae. Synaptic communication relies on key presynaptic proteins that act by docking, priming, and promoting the fusion of neurotransmitter-containing vesicles with the plasma membrane. A range of protein-protein and protein-lipid interactions tightly regulates these processes and the presynaptic proteins therefore exhibit changes in mobility associated with each of these key events. Investigating how mobility of these proteins correlates with their physiological function in an intact live animal is essential to understanding their precise mechanism of action. Extracting protein mobility with high resolution in vivo requires overcoming limitations such as optical transparency, accessibility, and penetration depth. We describe how photoconvertible fluorescent proteins tagged to the presynaptic protein Syntaxin-1A can be visualized via slight oblique illumination and tracked at the motor nerve terminal or along the motor neuron axon of the third instar Drosophila larva.

In Vivo Single-Molecule Tracking at the Drosophila Presynaptic Motor Nerve Terminal

Here we illustrate how single molecule photo-activated localization microscopy can be carried out on the motor nerve terminal of a live Drosophila melanogaster third instar larva.

生体内で1 分子追跡ショウジョウバエ運動神経がシナプス前ターミナルで

An increasing number of super-resolution microscopy techniques are helping to uncover the mechanisms that govern the nanoscale cellular world. ...

Single-cell Resolution Fluorescence Live Imaging of Drosophila Circadian Clocks in Larval Brain Culture

The circadian pacemaker circuit orchestrates rhythmic behavioral and physiological outputs coordinated with environmental cues, such as day/night cycles. The molecular clock within each pacemaker neuron generates circadian rhythms in gene expression, which underlie the rhythmic neuronal functions essential to the operation of the circuit. Investigation of the properties of the individual molecular oscillators in different subclasses of pacemaker neurons and their interaction with neuronal signaling yields a better understanding of the circadian pacemaker circuit. Here, we present a time-lapse fluorescent microscopy approach developed to monitor the molecular clockwork in clock neurons of cultured Drosophila larval brain. This method allows the multi-day recording of the rhythms of genetically encoded fluorescent circadian reporters at single-cell resolution. This setup can be combined with pharmacological manipulations to closely analyze real-time response of the molecular clock to various compounds. Beyond circadian rhythms, this multipurpose method in combination with powerful Drosophila genetic techniques offers the possibility to study diverse neuronal or molecular processes in live brain tissue.

Single-cell Resolution Fluorescence Live Imaging of Drosophila Circadian Clocks in Larval Brain Culture

The goal of this protocol is to establish ex vivo Drosophila larval brain culture optimized to monitor circadian molecular rhythms with long-term fluorescence time-lapse imaging. The application of this method to pharmacological assays is also discussed.

単一セルの解像度蛍光は住む幼虫脳文化のショウジョウバエ概日時計のイメージング

The circadian pacemaker circuit orchestrates rhythmic behavioral and physiological outputs coordinated with environmental cues, such as day/night cycles. ...

Dissection of Single Skeletal Muscle Fibers for Immunofluorescent and Morphometric Analyses of Whole-Mount Neuromuscular Junctions

The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is a specialized point of contact between the motor nerve and the skeletal muscle. This peripheral synapse exhibits high morphological and functional plasticity. In numerous nervous system disorders, NMJ is an early pathological target resulting in neurotransmission failure, weakness, atrophy, and even in muscle fiber death. Due to its relevance, the possibility to quantitatively assess certain aspects of the relationship between NMJ components can help to understand the processes associated with its assembly/disassembly. The first obstacle when working with muscles is to gain the technical expertise to quickly identify and dissect without damaging their fibers. The second challenge is to utilize high-quality detection methods to obtain NMJ images that can be used to perform quantitative analysis. This article presents a step-by-step protocol for dissecting extensor digitorum longus and soleus muscles from rats. It also explains the use of immunofluorescence to visualize pre and postsynaptic elements of whole-mount NMJs. Results obtained demonstrate that this technique can be used to establish the microscopic anatomy of the synapsis and identify subtle changes in the status of some of its components under physiological or pathological conditions.

The ability to accurately detect neuromuscular junction components is crucial in evaluating modifications in its architecture because of pathological or developmental processes. Here we present a complete description of a straightforward method to obtain high-quality images of whole-mount neuromuscular junctions that can be used to perform quantitative measurements.

全山神経筋接合部の免疫蛍光解析と形態測定解析のための単一骨格筋線維の解剖

The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is a specialized point of contact between the motor nerve and the skeletal muscle. This peripheral synapse exhibits high ...