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脳の細胞外空間の体積分率とねじれを定量するためのテトラメチルアンモニウムによるリアルタイムイオントフォレシス

Published: July 24th, 2017

DOI:

10.3791/55755

1Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, 2Department of Cell Biology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 3Neural and Behavioral Science Graduate Program, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 4Division of Neonatology, University of Virginia, 5Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, New York University School of Medicine
* These authors contributed equally

このプロトコールは、生体内の脳の細胞外空間(ECS)の物理的パラメータを測定する方法であるリアルタイムイオントフォレシスを説明しています。 ECSに放出された不活性分子の拡散を用いて、ECSの体積分率および蛇行度を計算する。これは、脳のECSへの急性の可逆変化を研究するのに理想的です。

このレビューでは、生きた脳の細胞外空間(ECS)を探索および定量するための金標準である、リアルタイムイオントフォレーゼ(RTI)法を実行するための基本概念およびプロトコルについて説明しています。 ECSはすべての脳細胞を囲み、間質液と細胞外マトリックスの両方を含む。神経伝達物質、ホルモンおよび栄養素を含む脳活動に必要な多くの物質の輸送は、ECSを通る拡散によって起こる。この空間の容積および形状の変化は、睡眠のような正常な脳プロセスおよび虚血のような病理学的状態の間に生じる。しかしながら、特に罹患した状態での脳ECSの構造および調節は、未だに未解明のままである。 RTI法は、生きた脳の2つの物理的パラメーター、すなわち体積分率および蛇行を測定する。体積分率は、ECSが占める組織体積の割合である。屈曲は、脳に拡散して物質が遭遇する相対的障害の尺度である妨害のない媒体と比較して、 RTIでは、不活性分子が供給源の微小電極から脳ECSにパルスされる。分子がこの供給源から拡散するにつれて、イオンの変化する濃度は、約100μm離れて配置されたイオン選択性微小電極を用いて経時的に測定される。得られた拡散曲線から、体積分率と曲がり率の両方を計算することができる。この技術は、複数の種(ヒトを含む)およびインビボの脳切片において、ECSに対する急性および慢性の変化を研究するために使用されている。 RTIは、他の方法とは異なり、リアルタイムで脳ECSの可逆的および不可逆的変化の両方を調べるために使用することができる。

細胞外空間(ECS)は、すべての脳細胞の外部にある相互接続されたチャネルのネットワークであり、間質液および細胞外マトリックスの両方を含む( 図1aおよび図1b )。栄養素、ホルモン、神経伝達物質を含む脳細胞機能に必要な多くの物質の分布は、ECSを通じた拡散によって起こります。体積、形状、および細胞外マトリックスを含む、この空間の物理的パラメータの変化は、急激ECSおよび脳細胞機能1、2に重大な影響を与える脳細胞を浸す局所イオン濃度、を通して拡散に影響を与えることができます。

体積分率及びねじれ3、4:リアルタイムイオントフォレーシス(RTI)は、脳の領域の2つの構造的特徴を決定するために使用されます"xref"> 5。体積分率( α )は、代表的な基本体積における全組織体積( V 組織 )に対するECS( V ECS )が占める組織体積の割合である。

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組織サンプルを得るために使用されたすべての動物手順は、SUNY Downstate Medical Centerの動物倫理委員会の承認を受けていました。

1.溶液および装置の準備

  1. ISMの基準バレル用の150mM NaClバックフィル溶液を調製する。 0.22μmフィルター(細菌または粒子を除去するため)に取り付けられた10mLシリンジに保管してください。
  2. マイクロ電極用の150mM TMAクロライド(TM.......

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RTI技術の有用性は、 αの変化および低浸透圧チャレンジ中の変化を測定するために設計された実験で実証されている( 図8および図9 )。以前に低張ACSFで洗浄することにより、ECSの浸透圧を低下させることはαの減少及びλ13の増加を生じさせることが示されています。

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図10
図10:一般的な技術的問題を示す理想的でないデータa )イオントフォレーシス微小電極による一般的な技術的問題の図:機能的イオントフォレーシス微小電極からのTMAの正常放出と、技術的問題を示す3つの供給源との比較。 [高倍率、a1]理想的なイオン導入源の電流は、TMA放出および塩化物の取り.......

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この研究は、NIH NINDS助成金R01 NS047557によって支持された。

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NameCompanyCatalog NumberComments
A/D and D/A converterNational Instruments CorporationNI USB-6221 DAQThe NI USB-6221 is still sold as a 'Legacy' device by NI. They recommend using NI USB-6341 X Series DAQs for new installations, however we have not tested the newer units. We describe the use of the NI USB-6221 with MATLAB and Windows 7 (32-bit). Alternatives: the much older PCI-MIO-16E-4 A/D converter (Used under Windows XP or older OS only) with BNC-2090 BNC connector panel and SH68-68-EP cable. As noted in the Wanda Manual, an experimental MATLAB program to use Axon Binary Files is available.
agaroseLonzaNuSieve GTG Agarose #50081to prepare dilute agarose gel for RTI measurements
amplifier for ISMDaganModel IX2-700 Dual Intracellular Preamplifierion and reference voltage amplifier with N=0.1 (for reference barrel) and N=0.001 (for ion barrel) headstages
biological compound miscroscope (with 4x and 10x objective)for chipping the microelectrode tips and inspecting microelectrodes; various suppliers, e.g. AmScope
borosilicate theta capillary glass tubingHarvard ApparatusWarner Instruments model TG200-4; order #64-0811double-barreled glass tubing for ion-selective microelectrodes and iontophoretic microelectrodes; O.D. 2.0 mm, I.D. 1.4 mm, septum 0.2 mm, length 10 cm
brushWinsor & NewtonUniversity Series 233, size 0round shoft handle brush, available from Amazon
bunsen burnerFisher
camera for visualizing micropipettesOlympusOLY-150requires monitor, IR filter on substage illuminator is optional
chart recorderto record continuously voltages on ion-selective microelectrode during calibration in tetramethylammonium standards and during RTI experiment; e.g. Kipp & Zonen type BD112 dual-cannel chart recorded, available refurbished
chlorotrimethylsilane, puriss., > 99%Sigma-Aldrichcatalog # 92360for silanization; CAUTION: flammable, acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), skin corrosion, eye damage, reacts violently with water, see Sigma-Aldrich Safety Information for full description
Commercial SoftwareThe MathWorksMATLAB, Data acquisition toolboxfor data acquisition and analysis using Wanda and Walter programs. Note that an academic license is available.
eye protective gogglesFisher
fixed-stage compound microscopeOlympusBX51WIcan use other compound microscopes with fixed stages
forcepsFine Science Tools#11251-10to chip glass capillary; Dumond #5, preferably used and no longer needed for fine work
fume hoodfor silanization and filling the tip of ion-selective barrel with liquid ion exchanger; various supliers, e.g. Captair with approriate filter sold by Erlab
glass microscope slideFisher#12-550Ato chip microelectrode tips
heater/stirrerFisherCorning PC-420Dto prepare dilute agarose gel and stir solutions
iontophoretic unitDaganION-100 and PS-100ION-100 is a single channel iontophoresis unit +/- 130 V compliance; PS-100 is an external power supply; alternatives: e.g. Axoprobe-1A made by Axon Instruments (now Molecular Devices), out of production, check for availability of refurbished units (eBay and other sites)
liquid ion exchanger (LIX) for tetramethylammoniumWorld Precision InstrumentsIE190 Potassium Ion ExchangerNote: this is equivalent to the original Corning potassium exchanger 477317 based on tetraphenlyborate - do not confuse with neutral carrier potassium exchanger originating from the laboartory of Dr. Simon, ETH, Zurich, which does not sense tetramethylammonium, and is sold by Fluka. You can also make liquid ion exchanger for tetramethylammonium yourself: 3% by weight potassium tetrakis = (p-chlorophenyl) borate dissolved in 2,3-dimethylnitrobenzene. Buy chemicals from Fluka (now part of Sigma). See Oehme and Simon (1976) Anal. Chim. Acta 86: 21-25; CAUTION: The toxicological properties of this liquid ion exchanger have not been fully determined. Ingestion or contact with the human body may be harmful. Exercise due care! Liquid ion exchangers should be stored in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
microelectrode holderWPIM3301EHto hold ion-selective microeletrode prefabricate for silanization and filling the tip of ion-selective barrel with liquid ion exchanger; WPI sells two versions of this holder, clear M3301EH and black M3301EH. In our experience, the clear M3301EH appears to be sturdier then the black M3301EH.
micromanipulatorNarishigeMM-3to position ion-selective microelectrode prefabricate during silanization and filling the tip of ion-selective barrel with liquid ion exchanger; can be substituted with any three-axis micromanipulator in good working condition
micropipette pullerSutter InstrumentsModel P-97to pull double-barreled glass tubing; other pullers can be used as long as they can accommodate large diameter double-barreled glass tubing
microprobe thermometerPhysiotempModel BAT-12Rfine probe of this thermometer is placed close to recording site
needleBDSyringes and Needles # 305122 (25 gauge)for silanization; BD PrecisionGlide needles 25 G x 5/8 in (0.5mm x 16mm)
objective 5x dryOlympusMPlan N
objective 10x water immersionOlympusUMPlan FL N10x objective is water immersion, numerical aperture is 0.3, working distance is 3.3 mm
plastic containers (with lids)Fisher#14-375-148to store tetramethylammonium standard solutions and microelectrodes
platform and x-y translation stage for fixed-stage microscopeEXFOGibraltar Burleighplatform holds slice chamber, micromanipulators and accesorries, x-y translational stage moves microscope without compromising recording stability
porous minicupfor RTI measurements in a dilute agarose gel; homemade
reusable adhesiveBostikBlu-Tackfor securing microelectrodes to holding vessel and other uses; various suppliers, available from Amazon
robotic micromanipulator with precise x,y,z positioningSutter InstrumentsMP-285two mircomanipulators are needed to hold separately ion-selective microelectrode and iontophoretic microelectrode. Also possible to glue micropipettes in a spaced array (see text).
signal conditioning unit with low-pass filterAxon InstrumentsCyberAmp 320 or 380no longer available from the manufacturer but may be available from E-Bay; alternatives: e.g. FLA-01 Filter/Amplifier from Cygnus Technology. This is a single channel instrument with a minimum cutoff at 10 Hz using a multipole Bessel filter but the company may be willing to modify it for a lower cutoff frequency (2 Hz) if needed.
silver wireA-M Systems#7830diameter 0.015", bare (no coating)
slice chamberHarvard ApparatusWarner Model RC-27Lthis is submersion slice chamber; do not use interface slice chamber
stereomicroscopefor silanization and filling the tip of ion-selective barrel with liquid ion exchanger; horizontally mounted; various suppliers
syringe, 10 mLBDSyringes and Needles #309604to backfill microelectrodes and for silanization; BD Luer-Lok tip
syringe filter 0.22µm poreWhatman#6780-1302to filter backfill solutions; available from Fisher
syringe needle, 28 gauge, 97mmWorld Precision InstrumentsMicroFil MF28G-5to backfill microelectrodes
Teflon (=PTFE) tubingComponent SupplySTT-28 PTFE tube light wall (28 gauge)for silanization of ion-selective barrel; fits on BD PrecisionGlide needles 25 G x 5/8 in. Note: Teflon is essential, PVC tubing would melt by hot wax.
temperature control systemHarvard ApparatusWarner Models TC-344B and SH-27ATC-344B is a dual automatic temperature controller, SH-27A is an in-line heater; controller and heater work with Warner slice chambers
tetramethyammonium (TMA) chlorideSigma-AldrichT-34115 M solution; CAUTION: acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), carcinogenicity, hazardous to the aquatic environment, see Sigma-Aldrich Safety Information for full description
vibrating blade microtomeLeicaVT1000Sto cut brain slices
xylenesFisherX5-1for silanization; CAUTION: flammable, acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), skin corrosion, eye damage, carcinogenicity, see Fisher Safety Information for full description

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