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Xuesong Zhang1, Eva A N van den Hurk1,2, Johannes Weickenmeier1,3

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey.

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Standardized protocols for brain tissue indentation testing are presented to improve mechanical property measurement consistency. These methods enable robust determination of spatially heterogeneous microstructural properties in mouse brain tissue.

Keywords:
brain sample preparationindentation testingmechanical characterizationmouse brain tissue

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Indentation testing is widely used for brain tissue mechanical property quantification.
  • Significant variability exists in reported stiffness values, hindering comparability.
  • Understanding brain microstructure-stiffness relationships necessitates standardized measurement protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present standardized protocols for brain tissue mechanical property measurement.
  • To enable comparability and assess repeatability of indentation testing data.
  • To facilitate the study of brain's heterogeneous microstructure and local tissue stiffness.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed protocol for preparing 1000-µm thick coronal mouse brain slices.
  • Experimental parameters for spherical indentation using the FemtoTools FT-MTA03 Micromechanical Testing System.
  • Two distinct methods for deriving elastic modulus from force-displacement data.

Main Results:

  • Demonstration of a robust experimental framework for mechanical property determination.
  • Successful quantification of spatially heterogeneous microstructural properties in mouse brain tissue.
  • Established protocols for consistent and repeatable indentation testing.

Conclusions:

  • The presented protocols provide a standardized approach to brain tissue mechanical testing.
  • These methods enhance the reliability and comparability of stiffness measurements.
  • The framework supports investigations into the relationship between brain microstructure and mechanical properties.