Label-free imaging of arterial cells and extracellular matrix using a multimodal CARS microscope

A multimodal nonlinear optical imaging system that integrates coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS), sum-frequency generation (SFG), and two-photon excitation fluorescence (TPEF) on the same platform was developed and applied to visualize single cells and extracellular matrix in fresh carotid...

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Published in:Optics communications 2008-04, Vol.281 (7), p.1813-1822
Main Authors: Wang, Han-Wei, Le, Thuc T., Cheng, Ji-Xin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carotid artery
Coherent anti-Stoke Raman scattering
Collagen fibrils
Elastin
Endothelial cells
Extracellular matrix
Label-free imaging
Nonlinear optical microscopy
Smooth muscle cells
Sum frequency generation
Two-photon excitation fluorescence
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Summary:A multimodal nonlinear optical imaging system that integrates coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS), sum-frequency generation (SFG), and two-photon excitation fluorescence (TPEF) on the same platform was developed and applied to visualize single cells and extracellular matrix in fresh carotid arteries. CARS signals arising from CH 2-rich membranes allowed visualization of endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells of the arterial wall. Additionally, CARS microscopy allowed vibrational imaging of elastin and collagen fibrils which are also rich in CH 2 bonds. The extracellular matrix organization was further confirmed by TPEF signals arising from elastin’s autofluorescence and SFG signals arising from collagen fibrils’ non-centrosymmetric structure. Label-free imaging of significant components of arterial tissues suggests the potential application of multimodal nonlinear optical microscopy to monitor onset and progression of arterial diseases.
ISSN:0030-4018
1873-0310
DOI:10.1016/j.optcom.2007.07.067