Determination of content and specific activity of amino acids in central nervous system tissue utilizing tritium and carbon-14 dual labeling

1980 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark E. Freeman ◽  
Conchita Co ◽  
Thomas R. Mote ◽  
John D. Lane ◽  
James E. Smith
2008 ◽  
Vol 1179 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Grießbach ◽  
Franziska Hartmann ◽  
Nicole Massag ◽  
Daniela Baumann ◽  
Christian Krex ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (19) ◽  
pp. 3264-3269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu-Jie Xiong ◽  
Xiao-Feng Guo ◽  
Xu-Xia Ge ◽  
Hong Wang ◽  
Hua-Shan Zhang

Author(s):  
J.N. Turner ◽  
M. Siemens ◽  
D. Szarowski ◽  
D.N. Collins

A classic preparation of central nervous system tissue (CNS) is the Golgi procedure popularized by Cajal. The method is partially specific as only a few cells are impregnated with silver chromate usualy after osmium post fixation. Samples are observable by light (LM) or electron microscopy (EM). However, the impregnation is often so dense that structures are masked in EM, and the osmium background may be undesirable in LM. Gold toning is used for a subtle but high contrast EM preparation, and osmium can be omitted for LM. We are investigating these preparations as part of a study to develop correlative LM and EM (particularly HVEM) methodologies in neurobiology. Confocal light microscopy is particularly useful as the impregnated cells have extensive three-dimensional structure in tissue samples from one to several hundred micrometers thick. Boyde has observed similar preparations in the tandem scanning reflected light microscope (TSRLM).


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Evrysthenis Vartholomatos ◽  
George Vartholomatos ◽  
George A. Alexiou ◽  
Georgios S. Markopoulos

Central nervous system malignancies (CNSMs) are categorized among the most aggressive and deadly types of cancer. The low median survival in patients with CNSMs is partly explained by the objective difficulties of brain surgeries as well as by the acquired chemoresistance of CNSM cells. Flow Cytometry is an analytical technique with the ability to quantify cell phenotype and to categorize cell populations on the basis of their characteristics. In the current review, we summarize the Flow Cytometry methodologies that have been used to study different phenotypic aspects of CNSMs. These include DNA content analysis for the determination of malignancy status and phenotypic characterization, as well as the methodologies used during the development of novel therapeutic agents. We conclude with the historical and current utility of Flow Cytometry in the field, and we propose how we can exploit current and possible future methodologies in the battle against this dreadful type of malignancy.


2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 686-702
Author(s):  
Ana Serralheiro ◽  
Gilberto Alves ◽  
Amílcar Falcão

AbstractOver the last years, interest in intranasal administration as an alternative and promising route for the delivery of drugs withlocal, systemic, and even central nervous system action has tremendously increased. Accordingly, understanding of the propertiesand characteristics of the nasal cavity as well as the biodisposition processes of drugs into the nasal compartments is acquiringa significant prominence in the field of pharmacology. In this context, the development and validation of bioanalytical methodologies for the quantitative measurement of drugs and their metabolites in nasal and paranasal tissues and/or secretions is of the utmostimportance. However, currently, information concerning bioanalysis of drugs in nasal and paranasal tissues and/or secretionsis scattered. This review aims to provide a valuable overview of the methodologies that have been used for the collectionand preparation of nasal and paranasal samples with special emphasis placed on the review of liquid chromatographic methodsemployed for the quantitative determination of small-molecule drugs and their metabolites in such specimens.


1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. W. Tang ◽  
H. C. Stancer ◽  
J. J. Warsh

A new strategy for measurement of brain catecholamines was tested in an animal model. [3H]Norepinephrine was infused intravenously in rabbits to label the peripheral norepinephrine pools. The specific activity of urinary 3-methoxy-4-hydroxymandelic acid was consistently higher than that for 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG). Central sympathectomy with 6-hydroxydopamine abolished this difference. Using the formula we propose, it is estimated that 30–50% of urinary MHPG originates from the central nervous system.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1960 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-315
Author(s):  
Harry H. White ◽  
Fred D. Fowler

Chronic lead encephalopathy must be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric patients who present with manifestations of schizophrenia, behavior disorders or degenerative diseases of the central nervous system. Determination of urinary coproporphyrin is a simple, fast screening procedure applicable to office practice. The prognosis for normal mental development following encephalopathy is poor. It is hoped that early recognition of the more subtle signs of central nervous system involvement will allow treatment to be instituted soon enough to prevent the crippling mental deterioration which is so often a sequela of lead poisoning.


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