Uma grande variedade de linhagens celulares expressando luciferase câncer pode ser usado para pesquisa pré-clínica em modelos de mouse. Estas células são fornecidos como uma cultura isentos de agentes patogénicos congelados, que prontamente crescer em mídia padrão sem a necessidade de marcadores de seleção. Para nosso experimento, usaremos o 4T1-luc2 linhagem de células mamárias murinas tumor, que expressa o gene da luciferase, que serve como um indicador óptico de expressão gênica ou tumorgenesis in vivo. Vamos usar a expressão de luciferase para acompanhar o crescimento do tumor primário não-invasiva, mas eles também podem ser usados ​​para localizar e monitorar as lesões metastáticas. Atividade de luciferase deve ser verificada antes da injeção, e para fazer isso, um frasco de 90% confluentes é colhido por tripsinização e então contadas. 50.000 células são, então, dispensadas em um único poço de uma placa de microtitulação e diluições seriadas são realizadas. Luciferina é adicionado aos poços em 150ug por ml e incubadas por 2 minutos. A microplaca pode ser trabalhada em IVIS ou um leitor de placas luminescentes para determinar níveis de expressão. Esta linhagem celular expressa até 6500 fótons por célula por segundo, mas qualquer nível de expressão acima de 500 fótons por célula por segundo pode ser trabalhada com sucesso in vivo. Agora que temos as células de atividade ideal, podemos avançar para a etapa de injeção subcutânea. A fim de facilitar a detecção do tumor ótima, estamos usando uma cepa do mouse atímicos imunocomprometidos nude. Antes da injeção, os animais são anestesiados para efeito de anestesia profunda. Em seguida, vamos injetar até 250.000 células em 100ul PBS são injetadas por via subcutânea no flanco. Carregar as células em uma seringa de 1 ml e anexar uma agulha de calibre 26. Levante a pele suavemente com uma pinça para fazer uma &quot;tenda&quot; e injetar as células na base. As células recém-injetado podem ser visualizados imediatamente. Em cada sessão a imagem de um total de 150mg de luciferina por kg de peso corporal é então administrado através de duas injeções na cavidade peritoneal. Neste estudo, os animais são imaged 10 minutos após a injeção Luciferina para garantir fluxo de fótons consistente. Vamos mostrar isso no próximo passo. Luciferina cinética pode variar de dia para dia. Neste modelo particular, medindo 10 minutos após a injeção Luciferina deu um resultado dentro de uma faixa de variação de 15%. Para nosso experimento, usaremos o Spectrum IVIS in vivo sistema de imagem usa um back-diluído dispositivo de carga acoplado resfriado a -90 ° C para atingir o máximo de sensibilidade. Para apoiar a quantificação absoluta, o sistema de medidas de carga escuro durante o tempo e executa um auto-calibração durante a inicialização. Para iniciar a imagem, inicializar o sistema IVIS (um clique) e definir os parâmetros de imagem para o experimento. Selecione o campo de visão para o número de animais com imagens. Até 5 animais podem ser mantidos no instrumento usando as múltiplas integrante anestésico. O palco está em um constante 37 ° C para manter a temperatura corporal nos animais. Uma porta de ECG é fornecido para monitorar a saúde dos animais durante os procedimentos estressantes. In Living software de imagem, tempo de exposição, f-stop e pixel binning pode ser otimizado com base no nível de expressão da linha celular. Essas configurações podem ser alteradas a qualquer momento durante um experimento sem impactar o resultado quantitativo. IVIS adquire uma imagem fotográfica do animal sob luz branca e um sinal bioluminescente quantitativa ou fluorescentes, que é sobreposta à imagem. O sinal bioluminescente é expressa em fótons por segundo e exibido como um mapa da intensidade. A visualização da imagem é ajustado para oferecer melhor contraste e resolução da imagem sem afetar a quantificação. Luminescência das células pode ser medido no local da injecção com uma região de interesse ferramenta. Dados de medição são exibidos na tabela em conjunto com todos os parâmetros experimentais relacionadas com a captura de imagens que podem ser salvos ou exportados para análise Várias imagens podem ser adquiridos e comparados em estudos longitudinais que cobrem segundos ou meses, dependendo da natureza do experimento. Vamos medir fluxo de fótons a partir do tumor no tempo zero e monitor para 4 semanas com imagens em intervalos quinzenais. Photon fluxo do tumor é proporcional ao número de células vivas para expressar luciferase bioluminescência se correlaciona diretamente com o tamanho do tumor. Em 5 dias após a implantação do tumor ainda não é palpável, mas as células podem ser quantificados através da bioluminescência eo tumor é visto como crescendo ativamente. Nesta fase, o sinal de bioluminescência é muito stronger. O tempo de exposição, f-stop e binning pixel pode ser ajustado para que a imagem é clara ea câmera não saturar. IVIS compensa automaticamente as mudanças na coleta de luz para essas medições podem ser comparados com aqueles coletados antes e depois do experimento. Aos 7 dias pós-implantação tumores são palpáveis, pela primeira vez e bioluminescência medida já gerou sete dias de dados. Aos 28 dias pós-implantação, os tumores estão tornando-se necrótico e células começam a morrer. Tamanho do tumor estimado por pinça de medição não se altera significativamente, mas a luminescência do tumor diminui indicando a morte celular. Medições Caliper e medição da bioluminescência pode ser continuado até uma extremidade humana é atingido. Necrose tumoral devido à hipóxia ou regimes de tratamento será indicado pela bioluminescência reduzido mesmo se eles não reduzem a massa tumoral.

Gostaria de assegurar que todos os experimentos realizados para produzir o artigo do Journal of Experiments visualizada foram realizadas em cumprimento do Protocolo de animais 060 aprovado pelo Institutional Animal Care e Use Committee (IACUC) a Caliper Life Sciences, Alameda CA Jae Kim, Ph . D., Presidente IACUC, Caliper Life Sciences.

in vivo bioluminescent imaging of mammary tumors using ivis spectrum

Camundongo 4T1 células tumorais mamárias pode ser implantado sub-cutânea em nu / nu ratos para formar tumores palpáveis ​​em 15 a 20 dias. Este sistema modelo xenoenxerto tumor é valioso para o pré-clínicos na avaliação in vivo de compostos antitumor putativa. A linhagem celular 4T1 foi projetado para constitutivamente expressam o gene luciferase do firefly (luc2). Quando ratos portadores 4T1-luc2 tumores são injetados com Luciferina os tumores emitir um sinal luminoso visual que pode ser monitorado usando um sistema de imagens ópticas sensíveis como o Spectrum IVIS. O fluxo de fótons a partir do tumor é proporcional ao número de células emissores de luz eo sinal pode ser medido para monitorar o crescimento do tumor e do desenvolvimento. IVIS é calibrado para permitir a quantificação absoluta do sinal bioluminescente e estudos longitudinais podem ser realizadas ao longo de muitos meses e mais de várias ordens de magnitude de sinal, sem comprometer o resultado quantitativo. O crescimento do tumor pode ser monitorado durante vários dias pela bioluminescência antes do tamanho do tumor se torna palpável ou mensurável por meios físicos tradicionais. Esse monitoramento rápido pode fornecer informações sobre eventos precoces no desenvolvimento do tumor ou levar a menor procedimentos experimentais. Morte da célula tumoral e necrose devido ao tratamento hipóxia ou medicamento está indicado no início por uma redução no sinal bioluminescente. Esta morte celular pode não ser acompanhada por uma redução no tamanho do tumor medido por meios físicos. A capacidade de ver eventos no início de necrose tumoral tem um impacto significativo sobre a seleção e desenvolvimento de agentes terapêuticos. Imagens quantitativas do crescimento tumoral utilizando IVIS fornece a quantificação precisa e acelera o processo experimental para gerar resultados.

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In vivo Bioluminescent Imaging of Mammary Tumors Using IVIS Spectrum

Células tumorais mamárias expressar luciferase são implantados subcutaneamente em camundongos e visualizado utilizando imagens ópticas para monitorar o crescimento do tumor e de desenvolvimento não-invasiva em um estudo longitudinal.

In vivo Bioluminescent imagem de tumores mamários Usando Spectrum IVIS

4T1 mouse mammary tumor cells can be implanted sub-cutaneously in nu/nu mice to form palpable tumors in 15 to 20 days. This xenograft tumor model system ...

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In vivo Bioluminescent Imaging of Mammary Tumors Using IVIS Spectrum

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Dendra2 Photoswitching through the Mammary Imaging Window

In the last decade, intravital microscopy of breast tumors in mice and rats at single-cell resolution1-4 has resulted in important insights into mechanisms of metastatic behavior such as migration, invasion and intravasation of tumor cells5, 6, angiogenesis3 and immune cells response7-9. We have recently reported a technique to image orthotopic mammary carcinomas over multiple intravital imaging sessions in living mice10. For this, we have developed a Mammary Imaging Window (MIW) and optimized imaging parameters for Dendra211 photoswitching and imaging in vivo. Here, we describe the protocol for the manufacturing of MIW, insertion of the MIW on top of a tumor and imaging of the Dendra2- labeled tumor cells using a custom built imaging box. This protocol can be used to image the metastatic behavior of tumor cells in distinct microenvironments in tumors and allows for long term imaging of blood vessels, tumor cells and host cells.

Intravital photoswitching and tracking of Dendra2-labeled tumor cells through the Mammary Imaging Window is a technique which allows us to image the metastatic behavior of tumor cells in chosen tumor microenvironments over a timescale of days.

Dendra2 Photoswitching através da janela de imagem mamária

In the last decade, intravital microscopy of breast tumors in mice and rats at single-cell resolution1-4  has resulted in important insights into ...

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In vivo Imaging of Deep Cortical Layers using a Microprism

We present a protocol for in vivo imaging of cortical tissue using a deep-brain imaging probe in the shape of a microprism.  Microprisms are 1-mm in size and have a reflective coating on the hypotenuse to allow internal reflection of excitation and emission light.  The microprism probe simultaneously images multiple cortical layers with a perspective typically seen only in slice preparations.  Images are collected with a large field-of-view (~900 &mu;m).  In addition, we provide details on the non-survival surgical procedure and microscope setup.  Representative results include images of layer V pyramidal neurons from Thy-1 YFP-H mice showing their apical dendrites extending through the superficial cortical layer and extending into tufts.  Resolution was sufficient to image dendritic spines near the soma of layer V neurons.  A tail-vein injection of fluorescent dye reveals the intricate network of blood vessels in the cortex.  Line-scanning of red blood cells (RBCs) flowing through the capillaries reveals RBC velocity and flux rates can be obtained. This novel microprism probe is an elegant, yet powerful new method of visualizing deep cellular structures and cortical function in vivo.

In vivo Imaging of Deep Cortical Layers using a Microprism

Right-angle microprisms inserted into the mouse neocortex allows for deep imaging of multiple cortical layers with a viewpoint typically found in slice. One-millimeter microprisms offer a wide field-of-view (~900 &mu;m) and spatial resolutions sufficient to resolve dendritic spines. We demonstrate layer V neuronal imaging and neocortical vascular imaging using microprisms.

Em Imaging vivo do Deep camadas corticais usando um Microprisma

We present a protocol for in vivo imaging of cortical tissue using a deep-brain imaging probe in the shape of a microprism.  Microprisms are 1-mm in size ...

Mammary Epithelial Transplant Procedure

This article describes and compares the fat pad clearance procedure developed by DeOme KB et al.1 and the sparing procedure developed by Brill B et al.2, followed by the mammary epithelial transplant procedure. The mammary transplant procedure is widely used by mammary biologists because it takes advantage of the fact that significant development of the mammary epithelium doesn't occur until after puberty. At 3 weeks of age, growth of the mammary epithelial tree is confined to the vicinity of the nipple and the fat pad is largely devoid of mammary epithelium, but by 7 weeks of age the epithelial ductal tree extends throughout the entire fat pad. Therefore, if this small portion of the fat pad containing epithelium, the region between the nipple and the lymph node, is removed at 3 weeks of age, the endogenous epithelium will never populate the mammary fat pad and the fat pad is described as "cleared". At this time, mammary epithelium from another source can be transplanted in the cleared fat pad where it has the potential to extend mammary ductal trees through out the fat pad. This procedure has been utilized in many experimental models including the examination of tumor phenotype in transgenic mammary epithelial tissue without the confounding effects of genotype on the entire animal3, in the identification of mammary stem cells by transplanting cells in limited dilution4,5, determining if hyperplastic nodules proceed to mammary tumors6, and to assess the effect of prior hormone exposure on the behavior of the mammary epithelium7,8.
Three week old host mice are anesthetized, cleaned and restrained on a surgical stage. A mid-sagittal incision is made through the skin, but not the peritoneum, extending from the pubis to the sternum. Oblique cuts are made through the skin from the mid-sagittal incision across the pelvis toward each leg. The skin is pulled away from the peritoneum to expose the 4th inguinal mammary gland. The fat pad is cleared by removing the fat pad tissue anterior to the lymph node. Epithelium fragments or epithelial cells are transplanted into the remaining cleared fat pad and the mouse is closed.

This article demonstrates the procedure developed by DeOme KB et al. (1959) and the sparing procedure developed by Brill B et al. (2008) for clearing the 4th inguinal mammary fat pad of a pubescent mouse in preparation for transplantation of mammary fragments, mammary epithelial cells, or mammary tumor cells.

Procedimento de transplante do epitélio mamário

This article describes and compares the fat pad clearance procedure developed by DeOme KB et al.1 and the sparing procedure developed by Brill B et al.2, ...

Imaging Protein-protein Interactions in vivo

Protein-protein interactions are a hallmark of all essential cellular processes. However, many of these interactions are transient, or energetically weak, preventing their identification and analysis through traditional biochemical methods such as co-immunoprecipitation. In this regard, the genetically encodable fluorescent proteins (GFP, RFP, etc.) and their associated overlapping fluorescence spectrum have revolutionized our ability to monitor weak interactions in vivo using F&ouml;rster resonance energy transfer (FRET)1-3. Here, we detail our use of a FRET-based proximity assay for monitoring receptor-receptor interactions on the endothelial cell surface.

Imaging Protein-protein Interactions in vivo

This protocol describes how to image protein-protein interactions using a FRET-based proximity assay.

Imagem interações proteína-proteína In vivo</em

Protein-protein interactions are a hallmark of all essential cellular processes. However, many of these interactions are transient, or energetically weak, ...

Single-molecule Imaging of Gene Regulation In vivo Using Cotranslational Activation by Cleavage (CoTrAC)

We describe a fluorescence microscopy method, Co-Translational Activation by Cleavage (CoTrAC) to image the production of protein molecules in live cells with single-molecule precision without perturbing the protein's functionality. This method makes it possible to count the numbers of protein molecules produced in one cell during sequential, five-minute time windows. It requires a fluorescence microscope with laser excitation power density of ~0.5 to 1 kW/cm2, which is sufficiently sensitive to detect single fluorescent protein molecules in live cells. The fluorescent reporter used in this method consists of three parts: a membrane targeting sequence, a fast-maturing, yellow fluorescent protein and a protease recognition sequence. The reporter is translationally fused to the N-terminus of a protein of interest. Cells are grown on a temperature-controlled microscope stage. Every five minutes, fluorescent molecules within cells are imaged (and later counted by analyzing fluorescence images) and subsequently photobleached so that only newly translated proteins are counted in the next measurement.
Fluorescence images resulting from this method can be analyzed by detecting fluorescent spots in each image, assigning them to individual cells and then assigning cells to cell lineages. The number of proteins produced within a time window in a given cell is calculated by dividing the integrated fluorescence intensity of spots by the average intensity of single fluorescent molecules. We used this method to measure expression levels in the range of 0-45 molecules in single 5 min time windows. This method enabled us to measure noise in the expression of the &lambda; repressor CI, and has many other potential applications in systems biology.

Single-molecule Imaging of Gene Regulation In vivo Using Cotranslational Activation by Cleavage CoTrAC

We describe a fluorescence microscopy method, Co-Translational Activation by Cleavage (CoTrAC), to image the production of protein molecules in live cells with single-molecule precision without perturbing the protein's functionality. This method has been used to follow the stochastic expression dynamics of a transcription factor, the &lambda; repressor CI 1.

Molécula única imagem da regulação gênica<em&gt; Em vivo</em&gt; Uso de ativação Cotranslational por clivagem (CoTrAC)

We describe a fluorescence microscopy method, Co-Translational Activation by Cleavage (CoTrAC) to image the production of protein molecules in live cells ...

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.

In Vivo Rastreamento 4-Dimensional de tronco hematopoéticas e células progenitoras em adultos mouse na calota craniana de Medula Óssea

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

gDNA Enrichment by a Transposase-based Technology for NGS Analysis of the Whole Sequence of BRCA1, BRCA2, and 9 Genes Involved in DNA Damage Repair

The widespread use of Next Generation Sequencing has opened up new avenues for cancer research and diagnosis. NGS will bring huge amounts of new data on cancer, and especially cancer genetics. Current knowledge and future discoveries will make it necessary to study a huge number of genes that could be involved in a genetic predisposition to cancer. In this regard, we developed a Nextera design to study 11 complete genes involved in DNA damage repair. This protocol was developed to safely study 11 genes (ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CHEK2, PALB2, RAD50, RAD51C, RAD80, and TP53) from promoter to 3&#39;-UTR in 24 patients simultaneously. This protocol, based on transposase technology and gDNA enrichment, gives a great advantage in terms of time for the genetic diagnosis thanks to sample multiplexing. This protocol can be safely used with blood gDNA.

gDNA Enrichment by a Transposase-based Technology for NGS Analysis of the Whole Sequence of BRCA1, BRCA2, and 9 Genes Involved in DNA Damage Repair

gDNA enrichment for NGS sequencing is an easy and powerful tool for the study of constitutional mutations. In this article, we present the procedure to analyse simply the complete sequence of 11 genes involved in DNA damage repair.

gDNA Enriquecimento por uma tecnologia baseada em transposase para NGS Análise de toda a sequência de<em&gt; BRCA1</em&gt;,<em&gt; BRCA2</em&gt; e 9 genes envolvidos na reparação de danos no DNA

The widespread use of Next Generation Sequencing has opened up new avenues for cancer research and diagnosis. NGS will bring huge amounts of new data on ...

A Screenable In Vivo Assay for Mitochondrial Modulators Using Transgenic Bioluminescent Caenorhabditis elegans

The multicellular model organism Caenorhabditis elegans is a small nematode of approximately 1 mm in size in adulthood that is genetically and experimentally tractable. It is economical and easy to culture and dispense in liquid medium which makes it well suited for medium-throughput screening. We have previously validated the use of transgenic luciferase expressing C. elegans strains to provide rapid in vivo assessment of the nematode&#8217;s ATP levels.1-3 Here we present the required materials and procedure to carry out bioassays with the bioluminescent C. elegans strains PE254 or PE255 (or any of their derivative strains). The protocol allows for in vivo detection of sublethal effects of drugs that may identify mitochondrial toxicity, as well as for in vivo detection of potential beneficial drug effects. Representative results are provided for the chemicals paraquat, rotenone, oxaloacetate and for four firefly luciferase inhibitory compounds. The methodology can be scaled up to provide a platform for screening drug libraries for compounds capable of modulating mitochondrial function. Pre-clinical evaluation of drug toxicity is often carried out on immortalized cancerous human cell lines which derive ATP mostly from glycolysis and are often tolerant of mitochondrial toxicants.4,5 In contrast, C. elegans depends on oxidative phosphorylation to sustain development into adulthood, drawing a parallel with humans and providing a unique opportunity for compound evaluation in the physiological context of a whole live multicellular organism.

A Screenable In Vivo Assay for Mitochondrial Modulators Using Transgenic Bioluminescent Caenorhabditis elegans

A protocol is described for in vivo detection of effects of mitochondrial inhibitors in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans and for identification of potential enhancing compounds. This protocol can be used to screen drug libraries for compounds modulating mitochondrial function.

A rastreï¿½el<em&gt; In Vivo</em&gt; Ensaio para mitocondrial Modulators Usando Transgenic Bioluminescent<em&gt; Caenorhabditis elegans</em

The multicellular model organism Caenorhabditis elegans is a small nematode of approximately 1 mm in size in adulthood that is genetically and ...

Measuring the Stiffness of Ex Vivo Mouse Aortas Using Atomic Force Microscopy

Arterial stiffening is a significant risk factor and biomarker for cardiovascular disease and a hallmark of aging. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a versatile analytical tool for characterizing viscoelastic mechanical properties for a variety of materials ranging from hard (plastic, glass, metal, etc.) surfaces to cells on any substrate. It has been widely used to measure the stiffness of cells, but less frequently used to measure the stiffness of aortas. In this paper, we will describe the procedures for using AFM in contact mode to measure the ex vivo elastic modulus of unloaded mouse arteries. We describe our procedure for isolation of mouse aortas, and then provide detailed information for the AFM analysis. This includes step-by-step instructions for alignment of the laser beam, calibration of the spring constant and deflection sensitivity of the AFM probe, and acquisition of force curves. We also provide a detailed protocol for data analysis of the force curves.

Measuring the Stiffness of Ex Vivo Mouse Aortas Using Atomic Force Microscopy

We present detailed protocols for isolation of aortas from mouse and measurement of their elastic modulus using atomic force microscopy.

Medindo a rigidez<em&gt; Ex Vivo</em&gt; Mouse aortas Usando Microscopia de Força Atômica

Arterial stiffening is a significant risk factor and biomarker for cardiovascular disease and a hallmark of aging. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a ...

Drosophila Preparation and Longitudinal Imaging of Heart Function In Vivo Using Optical Coherence Microscopy (OCM)

Longitudinal study of the heartbeat in small animals contributes to understanding structural and functional changes during heart development. Optical coherence microscopy (OCM) has been demonstrated to be capable of imaging small animal hearts with high spatial resolution and ultrahigh imaging speed. The high image contrast and noninvasive properties make OCM ideal for performing longitudinal studies without requiring tissue dissections or staining. Drosophila has been widely used as a model organism in cardiac developmental studies due to its high number of orthologous human disease genes, its similarity of molecular mechanisms and genetic pathways with vertebrates, its short life cycle, and its low culture cost. Here, the experimental protocols are described for the preparation of Drosophila and optical imaging of the heartbeat with a custom OCM system throughout the life cycle of the specimen. By following the steps provided in this report, transverse M-mode and 3D OCM images can be acquired to conduct longitudinal studies of the Drosophila cardiac morphology and function. The en face and axial sectional OCM images and the heart rate (HR) and cardiac activity period (CAP) histograms, were also shown to analyze the heart structural changes and to quantify the heart dynamics during Drosophila metamorphosis, combined with the videos constructed with M-mode images to trace cardiac activity intuitively. Due to the genetic similarity between Drosophila and vertebrates, longitudinal study of heart morphology and dynamics in fruit flies could help reveal the origins of human heart diseases. The protocol here would provide an effective method to perform a wide range of studies to understand the mechanisms of cardiac diseases in humans.

Drosophila Preparation and Longitudinal Imaging of Heart Function In Vivo Using Optical Coherence Microscopy OCM

Here, the experimental protocols are described for preparing Drosophila at different developmental stages and performing longitudinal optical imaging of Drosophila heartbeats using a custom optical coherence microscopy (OCM) system. The cardiac morphological and dynamical changes can be quantitatively characterized by analyzing the heart structural and functional parameters from OCM images.

Drosophila Preparação e imagem longitudinal do coração Função In Vivo Usando Optical Coherence Microscopy (OCM)

Longitudinal study of the heartbeat in small animals contributes to understanding structural and functional changes during heart development. Optical ...