In vivo imaging of amyloid-beta deposits in mouse brain with multiphoton microscopy

Methods Mol Biol. 2005:299:349-63. doi: 10.1385/1-59259-874-9:349.

Abstract

With the advent of transgenic mouse models expressing cortical amyloid pathology, the potential to study its progression in an intact brain has been realized. Multiphoton microscopy provides a non-destructive means of imaging with micron resolution up to 500 microm deep into the cortex. We detail a surgical procedure and discuss a multiphoton imaging approach that allows for labeling and chronic visualization of amyloid-beta deposits through a cranial window. The ability to monitor these hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease enables studies aimed at evaluating the efficacy of treatment and prevention strategies.

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Brain / metabolism*
  • Ethanol / analogs & derivatives*
  • Mice
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence, Multiphoton / instrumentation
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence, Multiphoton / methods*

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • tribromoethanol
  • Ethanol