Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging (LSCI) is a real-time imaging technique with high spatial and temporal resolution, which allows for visualization of microvascular perfusion in anaesthetized or alert animals. Speckle patterns are obtained when the biological tissue creates natural variance of backscattering of the laser signal, thus mirroring identifiable structures that can be detected using a camera. Dynamic speckles can be tracked in relation to static speckles, to track blood flow in a vessel.
For investigations including:
The equipment is currently set up for mice in a mouse-designate location, however, the euipment can upon request be moved and set up for other species.
Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging
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The wire myograph system is used to test velocity and intensity of muscle contraction in vessels as small as 60 µm. Vessel circumference is kept constant and tension and/or relaxation in response to added compounds can be registered.
For investigation of tissue including:
Tissue of any origin may be analysed in the myograph.
Myograph
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Ultrasound can be applied to visualize major arteries for subsequent functional assessment.
For assesment of:
The Vevo F2 LAZR-X system is located in the Skou Animal Facility, limiting the species to mice and rats.
The Vevo F2 LAZR-X system is located in the Skou building animal facility, building 1115. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with guidelines and regulations regarding animals as well as user quarantine regulations.
Full equipment name | Vevo F2 LAZR-X, Fujufilm Visualsonics |
Transducer scan depths | 42 mm (UHF22x), 30 mm (UHF29x), 22 mm (UHF46x) |
Transducer frequency and axial resolution |
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Vevo F2 LAZR-X
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