In vivo labeling and quantitative imaging of neurons using MRI
arxiv(2022)
摘要
Mammalian brain is a complex organ that contains billions of neurons. These neurons form various neural circuits that control the perception, cognition, emotion and behavior. Developing in vivo neuronal labeling and imaging techniques is crucial for studying the structure and function of neural circuits. In vivo techniques can provide true physiological information that cannot be provided by ex vivo methods. In this study, we describe a new strategy for in vivo neuronal labeling and quantification using MRI. To demonstrate the ability of this new method, we used neurotropic virus to deliver oatp1a1 gene to the target neural circuit. OATP1A1 protein is expressed on the neuronal membrane and can increase the uptake of a specific MRI contrast agent (Gd-EOB-DTPA). By using T1-weighted images for observation, labeled neurons "light up" on MRI. We further use a dynamic-contrast-enhancement based method to obtain measures that provide quantitative information of labeled neurons in vivo.
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