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High resolution MRI anatomy of the cat brain at 3 Tesla.

ABSTRACT: Feline models of neurologic diseases, such as lysosomal storage diseases, leukodystrophies, Parkinson's disease, stroke and NeuroAIDS, accurately recreate many aspects of human disease allowing for comparative study of neuropathology and the testing of novel therapeutics. Here we describe in vivo visualization of fine structures within the feline brain that were previously only visible post mortem.3Tesla MR images were acquired using T1-weighted (T1w) 3D magnetization-prepared rapid gradient echo (MPRAGE) sequence (0.4mm isotropic resolution) and T2-weighted (T2w) turbo spin echo (TSE) images (0.3mm×0.3mm×1mm resolution). Anatomic structures were identified based on feline and canine histology.T2w high resolution MR images with detailed structural identification are provided in transverse, sagittal and dorsal planes. T1w MR images are provided electronically in three dimensions for unrestricted spatial evaluation.Many areas of the feline brain previously unresolvable on MRI are clearly visible in three orientations, including the dentate, interpositus and fastigial cerebellar nuclei, cranial nerves, lateral geniculate nucleus, optic radiation, cochlea, caudal colliculus, temporal lobe, precuneus, spinocerebellar tract, vestibular nuclei, reticular formation, pyramids and rostral and middle cerebral arteries. Additionally, the feline brain is represented in three dimensions for the first time.These data establish normal appearance of detailed anatomical structures of the feline brain, which provide reference when evaluating neurologic disease or testing efficacy of novel therapeutics in animal models.

SUBMITTER: Gray-Edwards HL

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4060963 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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High resolution MRI anatomy of the cat brain at 3 Tesla.

Gray-Edwards Heather L HL Salibi Nouha N Josephson Eleanor M EM Hudson Judith A JA Cox Nancy R NR Randle Ashley N AN McCurdy Victoria J VJ Bradbury Allison M AM Wilson Diane U DU Beyers Ronald J RJ Denney Thomas S TS Martin Douglas R DR

Journal of neuroscience methods 20140210

<h4>Background</h4>Feline models of neurologic diseases, such as lysosomal storage diseases, leukodystrophies, Parkinson's disease, stroke and NeuroAIDS, accurately recreate many aspects of human disease allowing for comparative study of neuropathology and the testing of novel therapeutics. Here we describe in vivo visualization of fine structures within the feline brain that were previously only visible post mortem.<h4>New method</h4>3Tesla MR images were acquired using T1-weighted (T1w) 3D mag ...[more]

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