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lacZ as a genetic reporter for real-time MRI.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20146234     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Molecular imaging based on MRI is currently hampered by the lack of genetic reporters for in vivo imaging. We determined that the commercially available substrate S-Gal can be used to detect genetically engineered beta-galactosidase expressing cells by MRI. The effect and specificity of the reaction between beta-galactosidase and S-Gal on MRI contrast were determined both in vitro and in vivo. beta-galactosidase activity in the presence of S-Gal resulted in enhanced T(2) and T*(2) MR-contrast, which was amplified with increasing magnetic field strengths (4.7-17.6 T) in phantom studies. Using both lacZ(+) transgenic animals and lacZ(+) tissue transplants, we were able to detect labeled cells in live animals in real time. Similar to phantom studies, detection of the labeled cells/tissues in vivo was enhanced at high magnetic fields. These results demonstrate that the genetic reporter, lacZ, can be used as an in vivo marker gene using high-field-strength MRI.
Authors:
Niclas E Bengtsson; Gary Brown; Edward W Scott; Glenn A Walter
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Magnetic resonance in medicine : official journal of the Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine / Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine     Volume:  63     ISSN:  1522-2594     ISO Abbreviation:  Magn Reson Med     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-03     Completed Date:  2010-06-09     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8505245     Medline TA:  Magn Reson Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  745-53     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
(c) 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Program in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Bone Marrow / physiology*
Computer Systems
Genes, Reporter / genetics
Lac Operon / genetics*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
beta-Galactosidase / genetics,  metabolism*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
HL78670/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; R01 HL7528/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
EC 3.2.1.23/beta-Galactosidase

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