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MR Tracer Diffusion in Cerebral Interstitial Fluid of Elderly SD Rats / 中国医学影像学杂志
Article in Zh | WPRIM | ID: wpr-467878
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ABSTRACT
Purpose With the progression of brain tissue aging, the transport and drainage characteristics of metabolites and secretory products for neurons in extracellular space occurs irreversible change. This paper aims to investigate and quantify MR tracer diffusion characteristics in cerebral interstitial fluid of elderly SD rats. Materials and Methods MR contrast agent Gd-DTPA was injected into the caudate nucleus of two groups of rats including 8 in experimental group (15-17 month old) and 15 in control group (7-10 month old). MR scan was performed at 0.25 h, 0.5 h, 1 h, 2 h, 3 h and 4 h to observe the dynamic distribution in the caudate and measure the diffusion and clearance rate. Results There was no statistically significant difference in diffusion rate and D* between control group with (3.32±0.70)×10-4 mm2/s and experimental group with (3.25±0.46)×10-4 mm2/s (t=1.739, P>0.05). The clearance rate k' was significantly different between control group (0.62±0.12)×10-4/s and experimental group (0.29±0.08)×10-4/s (t=11.602, P<0.05). Conclusion The degeneration of aging brain tissue changes the composition of extracellular space resulting in decreased speed of ISF clearance. This may cause accumulation of metabolites which eventually triggers a variety of age-related diseases.
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Full text: 1 Index: WPRIM Type of study: Prognostic_studies Language: Zh Journal: Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Year: 2015 Type: Article
Full text: 1 Index: WPRIM Type of study: Prognostic_studies Language: Zh Journal: Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Year: 2015 Type: Article