Optical tweezers study of red blood cell aggregation and disaggregation in plasma and protein solutions.

abstract：:Image resolution and signal level in fluorescence microscopy through inhomogeneous turbid media consisting of scatterers of multiple sizes under single- (1p), two- (2p), and three-photon (3p) excitation have been investigated based on a modified Monte Carlo model. The effects of the size distribution and the concentra...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Deng X,Gan X,Gu M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polarization interferometry (PI) techniques, which are able to improve surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensing performance and reduce restrictions on allowable parameters of SPR-supporting metal films, have been experimentally realized only in SPR sensors using monochromatic light as a source. Wavelength-interrogation...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Liu Z,Liu L,Wang X,Shi H,Chong X,Ma S,Ji Y,Guo J,Ma H,He Y

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitric oxide (NO) has been recently demonstrated to enhance apoptosis of glial cells induced by photodynamic therapy (PDT), but to protect glial cells from PDT-induced necrosis in the crayfish stretch receptor, a simple neuroglial preparation that consists of a single mechanosensory neuron enveloped by satellite glial...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Kovaleva VD,Uzdensky AB

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective photothermal interaction using dye enhancement has proven to be effective in minimizing surrounding tissue damage and delivering energy to target tissue. During laser irradiation, the process of photon absorption and thermal energy diffusion in the target tissue and its surrounding tissue are crucial. Such i...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Crochet JJ,Gnyawali SC,Chen Y,Lemley EC,Wang LV,Chen WR

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present systematic characterization of a photoacoustic imaging system optimized for rapid, high-resolution tomographic imaging of small animals. The system is based on a 128-element ultrasonic transducer array with a 5-MHz center frequency and 80% bandwidth shaped to a quarter circle of 25 mm radius. A 16-channel d...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Gamelin J,Aguirre A,Maurudis A,Huang F,Castillo D,Wang LV,Zhu Q

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In-vivo imaging of the vascular system can provide novel insight into the dynamics of vasoconstriction and vasodilation. Fourier domain optical coherence tomography (FD-OCT) is an optical, noncontact imaging technique based on interferometry of short-coherent near-infrared light with axial resolution of less than 10 m...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Meissner S,Müller G,Walther J,Morawietz H,Koch E

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work reports a miniaturized laparoscopic zoom camera that can significantly improve vision for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), also known as laparoscopic surgery. The laparoscopic zoom camera contains bioinspired fluidic lenses that can change curvature and focal length in a manner similar to the crystalline le...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Tsai FS,Johnson D,Francis CS,Cho SH,Qiao W,Arianpour A,Mintz Y,Horgan S,Talamini M,Lo YH

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluorescence molecular tomography (FMT) is an important in vivo imaging modality to visualize physiological and pathological processes in small animals. However, FMT reconstruction is ill-posed and ill-conditioned due to strong optical scattering in deep tissues, which results in poor spatial resolution. It is well kn...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Baikejiang R,Zhao Y,Fite BZ,Ferrara KW,Li C

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood smear analysis has remained a crucial diagnostic tool for pathologists despite the advent of automatic analyzers such as flow cytometers and impedance counters. Though these current methods have proven to be indispensible tools for physicians and researchers alike, they provide limited information on the detaile...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Mir M,Ding H,Wang Z,Reedy J,Tangella K,Popescu G

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used two-photon laser scanning microscopy (TPLSM) to demonstrate for the first time its potential in studying relational details at the cellular level of atherogenesis in intact, viable mouse carotid arteries. Isolated and mounted arteries of ApoE-/-mice, aged 15 or 21 weeks (7 and 13 weeks on western diet), were i...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Megens RT,oude Egbrink MG,Merkx M,Slaaf DW,van Zandvoort MA

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an emerging technology for high-resolution, noncontact imaging of transparent and scattering media. Polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) is a functional extension of OCT that can image birefringent properties of a biological sample. PS-OCT was used to measu...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Götzinger E,Pircher M,Sticker M,Fercher AF,Hitzenberger CK

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress has become an exciting area of schizophrenia (SCZ) research, and provides ample opportunities and hope for a better understanding of its pathophysiology, which may lead to new treatment strategies. The first objective of the present study was to analyze the oxidative stress markers in breath samples o...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Popa C,Petrus M,Bratu AM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigate the statistical polarization parameters of biological tissue histological section images with different morphological structure. First we outline the results of polarization coordinate mapping and analysis of the statistics of the first to fourth orders of biological tissue image polarization azimuth an...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Angelsky OV,Ushenko AG,Ushenko YA,Ushenko YG,Tomka YY,Pishak VP

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have employed near-infrared optical methods to measure noninvasively the dynamics of muscle blood flow and oxygen saturation (StO2) during cuff occlusion and plantar flexion exercise. Relative muscle oxygen consumption (rVO2) was also computed from these data. Diffuse correlation spectroscopy provides information a...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Yu G,Durduran T,Lech G,Zhou C,Chance B,Mohler ER 3rd,Yodh AG

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spatially resolved diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (srDRS) is a well-established technique for noninvasive, in vivo characterization of tissue optical properties toward diagnostic applications. srDRS has a potential for depth-resolved analysis of tissue, which is desired in various clinical situations. However, curre...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Petitdidier N,Koenig A,Gerbelot R,Grateau H,Gioux S,Jallon P

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An adaptive pulse shaper controlled by multiphoton intrapulse interference phase scanning (MIIPS) was used, together with a prism-pair, to measure and cancel high-order phase distortions introduced by a high-numerical-aperture objective and other dispersive elements of a two-photon laser-scanning microscope. The deliv...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Xi P,Andegeko Y,Pestov D,Lovozoy VV,Dantus M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advantages of using a telecentric imaging system in digital holographic microscopy (DHM) to study biological specimens are highlighted. To this end, the performances of nontelecentric DHM and telecentric DHM are evaluated from the quantitative phase imaging (QPI) point of view. The evaluated stability of the micro...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Doblas A,Sánchez-Ortiga E,Martínez-Corral M,Saavedra G,Garcia-Sucerquia J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX)-encapsulated mesoporous silica nanoparticles were synthesized, characterized, and utilized for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of cancer. Silica encapsulation is relatively transparent for activated light and can protect the PpIX against denaturation induced by the extreme bioenvironment. The mesop...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Qian J,Gharibi A,He S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method for the prediction of the average photon pathlength in turbid media has been developed. The method is based on spatially resolved diffuse reflectance with discrete source detector distances up to 2 mm. Light reflectance was simulated using a Monte Carlo technique with a one-layer model utilizing a wide range ...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Nilsson H,Larsson M,Nilsson GE,Strömberg T

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate retinal perfusion in the human eye, a dual-wavelength confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope (cSLO) was developed that provides spectral imaging of the fundus using a combination of red (670 nm) and near-infrared (810 nm) wavelengths. The image of the ocular fundus was analyzed to find out if quantitative ...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Rasta SH,Manivannan A,Sharp PF

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The capabilities of micro-Raman spectroscopy for differentiating normal and malignant nasopharyngeal tissues were evaluated. Raman scattering signals were acquired from 22 normal and 52 malignant nasopharyngeal tissue samples. Distinctive spectral differences in Raman spectra between normal and malignant nasopharyngea...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Li Y,Pan J,Chen G,Li C,Lin S,Shao Y,Feng S,Huang Z,Xie S,Zeng H,Chen R

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We develop a label-free optical technique to image and discriminate undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) from their differentiating progenies in vitro. Using intrinsic cellular fluorophores, we perform fluorescence lifetime microscopy (FLIM) and phasor analysis to obtain hESC metabolic signatures. We id...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Stringari C,Sierra R,Donovan PJ,Gratton E

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present unsupervised clustering methods for automatic grouping of human red blood cells (RBCs) extracted from RBC quantitative phase images obtained by digital holographic microscopy into three RBC clusters with regular shapes, including biconcave, stomatocyte, and sphero-echinocyte. We select some good features re...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Ahmadzadeh E,Jaferzadeh K,Lee J,Moon I

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gap junction-mediated intercellular communication influences a variety of cellular activities. In tendons, gap junctions modulate collagen production, are involved in strain-induced cell death, and are involved in the response to mechanical stimulation. The aim of the present study was to investigate gap junction-medi...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Kuzma-Kuzniarska M,Yapp C,Pearson-Jones TW,Jones AK,Hulley PA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have applied wide-field digital interferometry (WFDI) to examine the morphology and dynamics of live red blood cells (RBCs) from individuals who suffer from sickle cell anemia (SCA), a genetic disorder that affects the structure and mechanical properties of RBCs. WFDI is a noncontact, label-free optical microscopy ...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Shaked NT,Satterwhite LL,Telen MJ,Truskey GA,Wax A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optical technique based on diffuse reflectance measurement combined with indocyanine green (ICG) bolus tracking is extensively tested as a method for clinical assessment of brain perfusion in adults at the bedside. Methodology of multiwavelength and time-resolved detection of fluorescence light excited in the ICG is p...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Gerega A,Milej D,Weigl W,Botwicz M,Zolek N,Kacprzak M,Wierzejski W,Toczylowska B,Mayzner-Zawadzka E,Maniewski R,Liebert A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We propose an offset-sparsity decomposition method for the enhancement of a color microscopic image of a stained specimen. The method decomposes vectorized spectral images into offset terms and sparse terms. A sparse term represents an enhanced image, and an offset term represents a "shadow." The related optimization ...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Kopriva I,Hadžija MP,Hadžija M,Aralica G

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulse oximeters are widely used for noninvasive monitoring of oxygen saturation in arterial blood hemoglobin. We present a transmittance pulse oximetry system based on near-infrared (NIR) laser diodes (750 and 850 nm) for monitoring oxygen saturation of arterial blood hemoglobin. The pulse oximetry system is made up o...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Lopez Silva SM,Dotor Castilla ML,Silveira Martin JP

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the first experimental result of direct delineation of the nuclei of living rat bladder epithelium with ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography (uOCT). We demonstrate that the cellular details embedded in the speckle noise in a uOCT image can be uncovered by time-lapse frame averaging that takes a...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Pan YT,Wu ZL,Yuan ZJ,Wang ZG,Du CW

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Monte Carlo algorithm is applied to simulate the measurements of a sample with glass slides sandwiched between the double integrating sphere (DIS) setup. The effects caused by various parameters, such as the sample port of integrating sphere, thicknesses, and optical properties of the sample, on light losses and opt...

journal_title：Journal of biomedical optics

authors： Zhu D,Lu W,Zeng S,Luo Q

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00