Optical metabolic imaging of live tissue cultures

Alex J. Walsh, Rebecca S. Cook, Carlos L. Arteag, Melissa C. Skala

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Abstract

The fluorescence properties, both intensity and fluorescence lifetime, of NADH and FAD, two coenzymes of metabolism, are sensitive, high resolution measures of cellular metabolism. However, often in vivo measurements of tissue are not feasible. In this study, we investigate the stability over time of two-photon auto-fluorescence imaging of NADH and FAD in live-cultured tissues. Our results demonstrate that cultured tissues remain viable for at least several days post excision. Furthermore, the optical redox ratio, NADH fluorescence lifetime, and FAD fluorescence lifetime do not significantly change in the cultured tissues over time. With these findings, we demonstrate the potential of sustained tissue culture techniques for optical metabolic imaging.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMultiphoton Microscopy in the Biomedical Sciences XIII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventMultiphoton Microscopy in the Biomedical Sciences XIII - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Feb 3 2013Feb 5 2013

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume8588
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Other

OtherMultiphoton Microscopy in the Biomedical Sciences XIII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period2/3/132/5/13

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Cellular metabolism
  • Clinical translation
  • Multi-photon fluorescence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Biomaterials
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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