bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2022
Abstract
Significance
Fluorescence
lifetime
imaging
in
the
short-wave
infrared
(SWIR)
is
expected
to
enable
high
resolution
multiplexed
molecular
highly
scattering
tissue.
Aim
To
characterize
brightness
and
fluorescence
of
commercially
available
organic
SWIR
fluorophores
benchmark
them
against
tail
emission
conventional
NIR-excited
probes.
Approach
Characterization
was
performed
through
our
established
Time-domain
Mesoscopic
Molecular
Tomography
(TD-MFMT)
system
integrated
around
a
TCSPC-SPAD
array.
Brightness
measured
for
NIR
probes
above
1000
nm.
Simultaneous
probe
then
assess
their
potential
studies.
Results
outperformed
while
mean
lifetimes
were
extremely
short.
The
phantom
study
demonstrated
feasibility
multiplexing
window
with
both
Conclusions
Long
beyond
readily
detectable
window,
where
showed
shorter
compared
We
demonstrate
which
paves
way
vivo
studies
intact
tissues
at
improved
resolution.
Journal of Biomedical Optics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(02)
Опубликована: Фев. 29, 2024
SignificanceFluorescence
lifetime
imaging
(FLI)
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
enhancing
our
understanding
of
biological
systems,
providing
valuable
tool
for
non-invasive
exploration
biomolecular
and
cellular
dynamics,
both
vitro
vivo.
Its
ability
to
selectively
target
multiplex
various
entities,
alongside
heightened
sensitivity
specificity,
offers
rapid
cost-effective
insights.AimOur
aim
is
investigate
the
multiplexing
capabilities
near-infrared
(NIR)
FLI
within
scattering
medium
that
mimics
tissues.
We
strive
develop
comprehensive
FLI's
potential
diverse
targets
complex,
tissue-like
environment.ApproachWe
introduce
an
innovative
Monte
Carlo
(MC)
simulation
approach
accurately
describes
behavior
fluorescent
photons
turbid
media.
Applying
phasor
analyses,
we
enable
distinct
single
image.
Leveraging
state-of-the-art
single-photon
avalanche
diode
(SPAD)
time-gated
camera,
SPAD512S,
conduct
experimental
wide-field
NIR
regime.ResultsOur
study
demonstrates
successful
dual
image,
reaching
depth
1
cm
phantoms.
Through
novel
MC
showcase
effectiveness
methodology
overcoming
challenges
posed
by
media.ConclusionsThis
research
underscores
applications
complex
environments.
By
combining
advanced
techniques
with
cutting-edge
tools,
significant
results
advance
field
research.
Biomedical Optics Express,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(3), С. 1006 - 1006
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
We
developed
a
novel
methodology
for
manufacturing
multimodal,
tissue-mimicking
phantoms
that
exhibit
both
molecular
and
biomechanical
contrast.
This
leverages
the
immiscibility
of
silicone
hydrogels
to
create
solid
mesoscale
with
localized
regions
precisely
controlled
fluorescence,
including
fluorescence
lifetime
properties,
adjustable
stiffness,
without
requiring
physical
barriers.
Mechanical,
fluorescent,
optical
characterization
confirmed
tunability
across
range
values
relevant
biomedical
applications.
A
macroscale
3D
phantom
was
fabricated,
its
properties
were
validated
through
imaging
(FLI)
coherence
elastography
(OCE).
Validation
demonstrated
successful
tuning
mechanical
contrasts
within
structure,
highlighting
feasibility
multimodal
FLI-OCE.
new
process
is
expected
support
development
validation
approaches
study
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
as
well
their
impact
on
therapeutic
efficacy,
enhance
targeted
therapies.
Theranostics,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
10(22), С. 10309 - 10325
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2020
Following
an
ever-increased
focus
on
personalized
medicine,
there
is
a
continuing
need
to
develop
preclinical
molecular
imaging
modalities
guide
the
development
and
optimization
of
targeted
therapies.
Near-Infrared
(NIR)
Macroscopic
Fluorescence
Lifetime
Förster
Resonance
Energy
Transfer
(MFLI-FRET)
offers
unique
method
robustly
quantify
receptor-ligand
engagement
in
live
intact
animals,
which
critical
assess
delivery
efficacy
therapeutics.
However,
date,
non-invasive
approaches
that
can
simultaneously
measure
cellular
drug
metabolic
response
are
lacking.
A
major
challenge
for
implementation
concurrent
optical
MFLI-FRET
Biophysical Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(2), С. 100110 - 100110
Опубликована: Май 9, 2023
Förster
resonance
energy
transfer
(FRET)
microscopy
is
used
in
numerous
biophysical
and
biomedical
applications
to
monitor
inter-
intramolecular
interactions
conformational
changes
the
2-10
nm
range.
FRET
currently
being
extended
vivo
optical
imaging,
its
main
application
quantifying
drug-target
engagement
or
drug
release
animal
models
of
cancer
using
organic
dye
nanoparticle-labeled
probes.
Herein,
we
compared
quantification
intensity-based
(sensitized
emission
analysis
with
three-cube
approach
an
IVIS
imager)
macroscopic
fluorescence
lifetime
(MFLI)
a
custom
system
time-gated-intensified
charge-coupled
device,
for
small
imaging.
The
analytical
expressions
experimental
protocols
required
quantify
product
Methods and Applications in Fluorescence,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(2), С. 022001 - 022001
Опубликована: Дек. 6, 2023
Many
medical
imaging
modalities
have
benefited
from
recent
advances
in
Machine
Learning
(ML),
specifically
deep
learning,
such
as
neural
networks.
Computers
can
be
trained
to
investigate
and
enhance
methods
without
using
valuable
human
resources.
In
years,
Fluorescence
Lifetime
Imaging
(FLIm)
has
received
increasing
attention
the
ML
community.
FLIm
goes
beyond
conventional
spectral
imaging,
providing
additional
lifetime
information,
could
lead
optical
histopathology
supporting
real-time
diagnostics.
However,
most
current
studies
do
not
use
full
potential
of
machine/deep
learning
models.
As
a
developing
image
modality,
data
are
easily
obtainable,
which,
coupled
with
an
absence
standardisation,
is
pushing
back
research
develop
models
which
advance
automated
diagnosis
help
promote
FLIm.
this
paper,
we
describe
developments
that
improve
quality,
time-domain
systems,
summarise
sensing,
signal-to-noise
analysis
registration
low-level
tracking.
We
review
two
main
applications
for
FLIm:
estimation
through
classification
segmentation.
suggest
course
action
quality
applied
Our
final
goal
attract
more
practitioners
explore
imaging.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2024
Trastuzumab
(TZM)
is
a
monoclonal
antibody
that
targets
the
human
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
(HER2)
and
clinically
used
for
treatment
of
HER2-positive
breast
tumors.
However,
tumor
microenvironment
can
limit
access
TZM
to
HER2
across
whole
thereby
compromise
TZM's
therapeutic
efficacy.
An
imaging
methodology
non-invasively
quantify
binding
TZM-HER2,
which
required
action,
distribution
within
tumors
with
varying
microenvironments
much
needed.
We
performed
near-infrared
(NIR)
fluorescence
lifetime
(FLI)
Forster
Resonance
Energy
Transfer
(FRET)
measure
TZM-HER2
binding,
using
in
vitro
microscopy
vivo
widefield
macroscopy,
overexpressing
ovarian
cancer
cells
xenografts,
respectively.
Immunohistochemistry
was
validate
results.
NIR
FLI
FRET
data
show
variations
intracellular
bound
AU565
tumor-passaged
XTM
cell
lines
comparison
SKOV-3
cells.
Macroscopy
(MFLI)
display
reduced
compared
tumors,
as
validated
by
ex
immunohistochemistry.
Moreover,
AU565/XTM
xenografts
different
amounts
distributions
TME
components,
such
collagen
vascularity.
Therefore,
these
results
suggest
are
refractory
delivery
due
their
disrupted
vasculature
increased
content.
Our
study
demonstrates
powerful
analytical
tool
monitor
drug
both
cultures
live
systems.
Especially,
MFLI
unique
modality
directly
target
engagement
potential
elucidate
role
efficacy
intact
xenografts.
Optics Letters,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
47(6), С. 1533 - 1533
Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2022
We
report
on
the
potential
to
perform
image
reconstruction
in
3D
k
-space
reflectance
fluorescence
tomography
(FT)
using
deep
learning
(DL).
Herein,
we
adopt
a
modified
AUTOMAP
architecture
and
develop
training
methodology
that
leverages
an
open-source
Monte-Carlo-based
simulator
generate
large
dataset.
Using
enhanced
EMNIST
(EEMNIST)
dataset
as
embedded
contrast
function
allows
us
train
network
efficiently.
The
optical
strategy
utilizes
illumination
configuration
probe
tissue
mesoscopic
regime
with
high
sensitivity
resolution.
proposed
DL
model
validation
is
performed
both
silico
data
phantom
experiment.
Overall,
our
results
indicate
approach
can
correctly
reconstruct
single
multiple
fluorescent
embedding(s)
volume.
Furthermore,
presented
technique
shown
outperform
traditional
approaches
[least-squares
(LSQ)
total-variation
minimization
(TVAL)],
especially
at
higher
depths.
We,
therefore,
expect
computational
have
future
implications
preclinical
studies.
Optics Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
48(20), С. 5309 - 5309
Опубликована: Сен. 18, 2023
We
present
a
laser
scanning
system
for
macroscopic
samples
that
records
fully
resolved
decay
curves
in
individual
pixels,
resolves
the
images
16
wavelength
channels,
and
simultaneously
at
several
wavelengths.
By
using
confocal
detection,
delivers
are
virtually
free
of
lateral
scattering
out-of-focus
haze.
Image
formats
can
be
up
to
256
×
pixels
1024
time
channels.
demonstrate
performance
both
on
model
experiments
with
fluorescent
micro-beads
tumor
living
mice.