SPEM: A state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organs
Objective: To describe the Single Photon Emission Microscope(SPEM), a state-of-the-art instrument for small animal SPECT imaging,and characterize its performance presenting typical images of differentanimal organs. Methods: SPEM consists of two independent imagingdevices based on high resolution sci...
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doaj-e6624a1f57734a45b4322494e0a510f12020-11-24T23:14:10ZengInstituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert EinsteinEinstein (São Paulo)1679-45082012-06-01102209215SPEM: A state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organsEdson Amaro JuniorMing Chi ShihChin-Tu ChenLing Jian MengNan LiGeng FuVanessa Costhek AbílioFrancisco Romero CabralPetrick Marcellus Victorio Mendonça DavoglioSolange Amorim NogueiraMarycel Rosa Felisa Figols de BarbozaIlza Rosa BatistaMarilia Alves dos ReisJorge MejiaRodrigo Affonseca BressanObjective: To describe the Single Photon Emission Microscope(SPEM), a state-of-the-art instrument for small animal SPECT imaging,and characterize its performance presenting typical images of differentanimal organs. Methods: SPEM consists of two independent imagingdevices based on high resolution scintillators, high sensitivity andresolution Electron-Multiplying CCDs and multi-pinhole collimators.During image acquisition, the mouse is placed in a rotational verticalholder between the imaging devices. Subsequently, an appropriatesoftware tool based on the Maximum Likelihood algorithm iterativelyproduces the volumetric image. Radiopharmaceuticals for imagingkidneys, heart, thyroid and brain were used. The mice were injectedwith 74 to 148 MBq/0,3mL and scanned for 40 to 80 minutes, 30to 60 minutes afterwards. During this procedure, the animalsremained under ketamine/xilazine anesthesia. Results: SPEM imagesof different mouse organs are presented, attesting the imagingcapabilities of the instrument. Conclusion: SPEM is an innovativetechnology for small animal SPECT imaging providing high resolutionimages with appropriate sensitivity for pre-clinical research. Its usewith appropriate radiotracers will allow translational investigationof several animal models of human diseases, their pharmacologicaltreatment and the development of potential new therapeutic agents.http://apps.einstein.br/revista/arquivos/PDF/2241-209-215.pdfMolecular imagingPre-clinical researchSmall animalsSingle photon emission computed tomographyMultipinhole collimation |
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Edson Amaro Junior Ming Chi Shih Chin-Tu Chen Ling Jian Meng Nan Li Geng Fu Vanessa Costhek Abílio Francisco Romero Cabral Petrick Marcellus Victorio Mendonça Davoglio Solange Amorim Nogueira Marycel Rosa Felisa Figols de Barboza Ilza Rosa Batista Marilia Alves dos Reis Jorge Mejia Rodrigo Affonseca Bressan |
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Edson Amaro Junior Ming Chi Shih Chin-Tu Chen Ling Jian Meng Nan Li Geng Fu Vanessa Costhek Abílio Francisco Romero Cabral Petrick Marcellus Victorio Mendonça Davoglio Solange Amorim Nogueira Marycel Rosa Felisa Figols de Barboza Ilza Rosa Batista Marilia Alves dos Reis Jorge Mejia Rodrigo Affonseca Bressan SPEM: A state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organs Einstein (São Paulo) Molecular imaging Pre-clinical research Small animals Single photon emission computed tomography Multipinhole collimation |
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Edson Amaro Junior Ming Chi Shih Chin-Tu Chen Ling Jian Meng Nan Li Geng Fu Vanessa Costhek Abílio Francisco Romero Cabral Petrick Marcellus Victorio Mendonça Davoglio Solange Amorim Nogueira Marycel Rosa Felisa Figols de Barboza Ilza Rosa Batista Marilia Alves dos Reis Jorge Mejia Rodrigo Affonseca Bressan |
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SPEM: A state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organs |
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SPEM: A state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organs |
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SPEM: A state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organs |
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SPEM: A state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organs |
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SPEM: A state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organs |
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spem: a state-of-the-art instrument for high resolution molecular imaging of small animal organs |
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Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein |
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Einstein (São Paulo) |
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1679-4508 |
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2012-06-01 |
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Objective: To describe the Single Photon Emission Microscope(SPEM), a state-of-the-art instrument for small animal SPECT imaging,and characterize its performance presenting typical images of differentanimal organs. Methods: SPEM consists of two independent imagingdevices based on high resolution scintillators, high sensitivity andresolution Electron-Multiplying CCDs and multi-pinhole collimators.During image acquisition, the mouse is placed in a rotational verticalholder between the imaging devices. Subsequently, an appropriatesoftware tool based on the Maximum Likelihood algorithm iterativelyproduces the volumetric image. Radiopharmaceuticals for imagingkidneys, heart, thyroid and brain were used. The mice were injectedwith 74 to 148 MBq/0,3mL and scanned for 40 to 80 minutes, 30to 60 minutes afterwards. During this procedure, the animalsremained under ketamine/xilazine anesthesia. Results: SPEM imagesof different mouse organs are presented, attesting the imagingcapabilities of the instrument. Conclusion: SPEM is an innovativetechnology for small animal SPECT imaging providing high resolutionimages with appropriate sensitivity for pre-clinical research. Its usewith appropriate radiotracers will allow translational investigationof several animal models of human diseases, their pharmacologicaltreatment and the development of potential new therapeutic agents. |
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Molecular imaging Pre-clinical research Small animals Single photon emission computed tomography Multipinhole collimation |
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