Intravital Microscopy for Atherosclerosis Research

Remco T A Megens*, Oliver Soehnlein*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Recruitment of leukocytes into arteries is a hallmark event throughout all stages of atherosclerosis and hence stands out as a primary therapeutic target. To understand the molecular mechanisms of arterial leukocyte subset infiltration, real-time visualization of recruitment processes of leukocyte subsets at high resolution is a prerequisite. In this review we provide a balanced overview of optical imaging modalities in the more commonly used experimental models for atherosclerosis (e.g., mouse models) allowing for in vivo display of recruitment processes in large arteries and further detail strategies to overcome hurdles inherent to arterial imaging. We further provide a synopsis of techniques allowing for non-toxic, photostable labeling of target structures. Finally, we deliver a short summary of ongoing developments including the emergence of novel labeling approaches, the use of superresolution microscopy, and the potentials of opto-acoustic microscopy and intravascular 2-dimensional near-infrared fluorescence microscopy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Mouse Atherosclerosis
EditorsVicente Andrés, Beatriz Dorado
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherHumana Press
Pages41-60
Number of pages20
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4939-2929-0
ISBN (Print)978-1-4939-2928-3, 978-1-4939-4935-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Publication series

SeriesMethods in Molecular Biology
ISSN1064-3745

Keywords

  • Animals
  • Arteries
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Chemotaxis, Leukocyte
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Inflammation
  • Intravital Microscopy
  • Leukocytes
  • Mice
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Optical Imaging
  • Photoacoustic Techniques
  • Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared
  • Time Factors

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