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Quantitative Characterization of Zebrafish Caudal Fin Regeneration Based on Mueller Matrix OCT In Vivo
Zaifan Wang1, Ke Li2, Hui Chen1
1Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine, Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Photoelectric Sensing Application, College of Photonic and Electronic Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Zebrafish caudal fin regeneration was monitored using Mueller matrix optical coherence tomography (OCT). Findings suggest ectoine solution may enhance this tissue regeneration process, though full regeneration took over 21 days.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative medicine
- Biomedical optics
- Zebrafish models
Background:
- Zebrafish exhibit remarkable tissue regeneration, making them ideal models for studying repair mechanisms.
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technique valuable for biological studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To monitor zebrafish caudal fin regeneration in vivo using Mueller matrix OCT.
- To evaluate the effect of ectoine solution on the fin regeneration process.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a Mueller matrix optical coherence tomography (OCT) system for in vivo imaging.
- Analyzed caudal fin tip thickness and internal bone tissue distribution.
- Observed and discussed the impact of ectoine solution on regeneration.
Main Results:
- Mueller matrix OCT images of the caudal fin blastema showed no phase-induced polarization.
- Zebrafish caudal fins did not achieve full regeneration within 21 days.
- Ectoine solution appeared to promote enhanced tissue regeneration.
Conclusions:
- Mueller matrix OCT provides a quantitative method for assessing zebrafish fin regeneration.
- Ectoine shows potential as a therapeutic agent to improve tissue regeneration.
- This imaging approach advances biomedical and clinical observation techniques.
