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We describe a detailed protocol using high-resolution episcopic microscopy to acquire three-dimensional (3D) images of mouse embryos. This improved protocol utilizes a modified tissue preparation method to enhance penetration of the fluorescent dye, thereby permitting morphometric analysis of both small and large-sized specimens.
High-resolution episcopic microscopic (HREM) technology enables rapid acquisition of high-resolution digital volumetric and three-dimensional (3D) morphometric data. Here, we describe the detailed protocol to image the entire mouse embryo. The protocol consists of four major sections: sample preparation, embedding, image acquisition and finally, 3D visualization. The technology requires specimens to be stained with a fluorescent dye, which can be problematic for large or dense specimens. To overcome this limitation, we have improved the existing protocol to enhance tissue penetration of the dye by pretreating the specimen with a solution containing urea and sodium dodecyl sulfate. The protocol uses only routine laboratory equipment and reagents for easy adaptation in standard laboratory settings. We show that the resulting high-resolution 3D images faithfully recapitulate the detailed morphologic features of the internal organs of mouse embryos, thereby permitting morphometric analyses. Together, we present a detailed and improved protocol using standard laboratory equipment to acquire high-resolution 3D images of small and large sized specimens.
The advent of 3D imaging technologies has opened the possibility of systemic analysis of detailed morphological features during fetal development. A variety of 3D imaging modalities is now available include micro-magnetic resonance imaging (micro-MRI), micro computed tomography, high frequency ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, optical project tomography and episcopic microscopy1-4. Each modality has its own unique features in resolution, contrast, speed, cost, in utero capability and availability.
Episcopic fluorescence image capture (EFIC) and high-resolution episcopic microscopy (HREM) are episcopic microscopy imaging methods4. Here, high-resolution serial images are captured continuously from the block face instead of tissue sections. The resulting images faithfully reflect detailed morphological features with minimal or no tissue distortion. The acquired volumetric data is readily converted to high-resolution 3-D images suitable for accurate morphometric analysis. Because of relative low cost and high resolution, HREM and EPIC have become the superior alternatives for systemic assessment of mouse models of human birth defects2,4-8.
Both EFIC and HREM methods require specimens to be embedded in the suitable medium. EFIC detects autofluorescence emitted from the embedded tissue. Because of this, it is limited to specimens emitting high levels of autofluorescence but not those with relatively weak autofluorescence such as early stage embryos9. To overcome the dependency of autofluorescence, specimens are stained with a fluorescent dye such as eosin for HREM imaging. The choices of dyes and staining methods also make HREM more compatible to detect molecular signals in the context of tissue architecture and morphology4,10.
In this article, we present an improved HREM protocol suitable for whole body assessment of the late stage mouse embryos. To facilitate staining, we include a pretreatment step to increase tissue penetration, thereby enabling HREM imaging of older mouse embryos.
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1. 샘플 준비
2. 퍼가기
3. 이미지 인식
4. 3D심상
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우리는 E9.5과 E13.5 8 사이의 마우스 배아의 높은 품질의 HREM 이미지를보고했다. 후반 개최 배아의 이미지 품질은, 그러나, 크게 때문에 형광 염료 에오신의 제한된 조직 침투의 손상. 염색 효율을 높이기 위해, 형광 영상 (11)에 호환되는 여러 전처리 방법을 시험 하였다. 특히, E15.5 마우스 배아는 무서 / 전자 A2 (12) 또는 전신 13 CUBIC 중 하나를...
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여기서는 급격한 차원 시각화 및 복잡한 구조의 형태 학적 분석을 위해 호환되는 직렬 HREM 화상 취득 루틴 실험실 장비를 사용하여 변형 된 프로토콜을 제시한다. 고해상도 이미지 대신 개별 섹션의 블록 표면에서 직접 수행되기 때문에, 미세한 형태 적 특징은 유지하고 신속 차원 시각화 프로그램에서 디지털로 복원된다.
3D 영상을 시각화하고 복잡한 형태 적 특징을 이해하...
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The authors have nothing to disclose.
We thank Drs. Yichen Huang, Chunming Guo and Zhenfang Zhou for their technical support. This research was funded by NIH/NIDDK (1R01DK091645-01A1, XL) and American Heart Association (AHA, 13GRNT16950006, XL).
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Name | Company | Catalog Number | Comments |
Mice | The Jackson Laboratory | C57BL6 | |
Ethyl Alcohol | Pharmco-Aaper | 111000200 | 200 Proof, Absolute, ACS/USP/Kosher Grade |
Formalin | Sigma | HT501128-4L | |
Urea | Sigma | U5128 | Clearing Solution |
Glycerol | Fisher scientific | G33-4 | Clearing Solution |
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate | Invitrogen | 15525-017 | Clearing Solution |
Eosin Y Disodium Salt | Fisher scientific | BP241925 | Infiltration Solution |
Acridine Orange hemi (zinc chloride) salt | Sigma | A6014 | Infiltration Solution |
Whatman paper | GE | 3030-153 | |
JB-4 Embedding Kit - Solution A | Polysciences, Inc. | 0226A-800 | Infiltration Solution |
JB-4 Embedding Kit - Solution B | Polysciences, Inc. | 0226B-30 | Embedding Solution |
JB-4 Embedding Kit - Catalyst | Polysciences, Inc. | 02618-12 | Infiltration Solution |
Embedding Molds | Polysciences, Inc. | 23185-1 | 16 x 8 mm |
Peel-A-Way Sharp Embedding Molds | Polysciences, Inc. | 18986-1 | 22 mm x 22 mm square, truncated to 12 mm x 12 mm |
JB-4 Plastic Block Holders | Polysciences, Inc. | 15899 | |
Disposable Graduated Transfer Pipes | VWR | 414004-014 | |
Petrl Dish | VWR | 25384-088 | Embryo dissection |
Forceps Inox Tip | ROBOZ | RS-5015 | Embryo dissection |
Graefe Tissue Forcep | ROBOZ | RS-5153 | Embryo dissection |
Delicate Operating Scissor | ROBOZ | RS-6700 | Embryo dissection |
14 ml Polypropylene Round-Bottom Tubes | Falcon | 352059 | |
50 ml Polypropylene Conical Tubes | Falcon | 352098 | |
Ice Bucket | Magic Touch Iceware International Corp. | R19-343 | |
100 ml (3.4 oz.) Antistatic Polystyrene Weigh Boats | VWR | 89106-766 | |
330 ml (11.2 oz.) Antistatic Polystyrene Weigh Boats | VWR | 89106-770 | |
Sodium Chloride | MP Biomedicals | 102892 | PBS Solution |
Potassium Chloride | Sigma | P0662 | PBS Solution |
Potassium phosphate monobasic | Sigma | P5405 | PBS Solution |
Sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate | Sigma-Aldrich | S9390 | PBS Solution |
Digital Camera | Hamamatsu Photonics | C11440-10C | |
Microtome | Leica | RM2265 | |
Illuminator | Carl Zeiss | HXP 200C | |
Fluorescence Stereo Zoom Microscope | Carl Zeiss | Axio Zoom.V16 | |
Stereo Microscope | Olympus | SZX16 | |
Fiber Optic Light Source | Leica | KL 1500 LCD | |
Disposable Microtome Blade | VWR | 95057-832 | |
Single Edge Dispenser | Personna | 62-0330-0000 | |
ZEN | Carl Zeiss | pro 2012 | |
Photoshop | Adobe | CS6 v13.0 | |
Amira 3D Software | Visage Imaging | 5.4 | |
Computer | Dell T7600, 2x900GB SAS hard drive and 64 GB DDR3 RDIMM memory | ||
Rocking Platform Shakers | VWR | 40000-304 | |
Standard Hot Plate Stirrer | VWR | 12365-382 | |
Analytical Balance | Mettler Toledo | AB54-S |
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