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Neuroscience

Itophorèse en temps réel avec du tétraméthylammonium pour quantifier la fraction de volume et la tortuosité de l'espace extracellulaire du cerveau

Published: July 24th, 2017

DOI:

10.3791/55755

1Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, 2Department of Cell Biology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 3Neural and Behavioral Science Graduate Program, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 4Division of Neonatology, University of Virginia, 5Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, New York University School of Medicine
* These authors contributed equally

Ce protocole décrit l'iontophorèse en temps réel, une méthode qui mesure les paramètres physiques de l'espace extracellulaire (ECS) des cerveaux vivants. La diffusion d'une molécule inerte libérée dans l'ECS est utilisée pour calculer la fraction de volume ECS et la tortuosité. Il est idéal pour étudier les modifications réversibles aiguës des ECS du cerveau.

Cette revue décrit les concepts et le protocole de base pour effectuer la méthode de l'iontophorèse en temps réel (RTI), l'étalon-or pour explorer et quantifier l'espace extracellulaire (ECS) du cerveau vivant. L'ECS entoure toutes les cellules du cerveau et contient à la fois du liquide interstitiel et de la matrice extracellulaire. Le transport de nombreuses substances requises pour l'activité du cerveau, y compris les neurotransmetteurs, les hormones et les nutriments, se produit par diffusion à travers l'ECS. Les changements dans le volume et la géométrie de cet espace se produisent au cours des processus cérébrales normaux, comme le sommeil, et les pathologies, comme l'ischémie. Cependant, la structure et la régulation des ECS du cerveau, en particulier dans les états malades, restent largement inexplorées. La méthode RTI mesure deux paramètres physiques du cerveau vivant: fraction volumique et tortuosité. La fraction de volume est la proportion de volume tissulaire occupée par ECS. La tortuosité est une mesure de l'obstacle relatif qu'une substance rencontre lors de la diffusion à travers un cerveauPar rapport à un milieu sans obstruction. Dans RTI, une molécule inerte est pulsée à partir d'une microélectrode source dans l'ECS du cerveau. Au fur et à mesure que les molécules se diffusent loin de cette source, la concentration changeante de l'ion est mesurée au fil du temps en utilisant une microélectrode sélective d'ions positionnée à environ 100 μm. A partir de la courbe de diffusion résultante, on peut calculer la fraction de volume et la tortuosité. Cette technique a été utilisée dans des tranches de cerveau provenant d'espèces multiples (y compris les humains) et in vivo pour étudier des modifications aiguës et chroniques à ECS. Contrairement à d'autres méthodes, RTI peut être utilisé pour examiner à la fois des modifications réversibles et irréversibles de l'ECS du cerveau en temps réel.

L'espace extracellulaire (ECS) est le réseau de canaux interconnectés extérieurs à toutes les cellules du cerveau et contient à la fois le fluide interstitiel et la matrice extracellulaire ( Figure 1a et Figure 1b ). La distribution de nombreuses substances requises pour la fonction des cellules cérébrales, y compris les nutriments, les hormones et les neurotransmetteurs, se produit par diffusion à travers le système ECS. Les changements dans les paramètres physiques de cet espace, y compris le volume, la géométrie et la matrice extracellulaire, peuvent influer drastiquement sur la diffusion à trav....

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Toutes les procédures animales, utilisées pour obtenir des échantillons de tissus, ont été approuvées par le comité d'éthique animale au SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

1. Préparation des solutions et de l'équipement

  1. Préparez une solution de remplissage de NaCl 150 mM pour le baril de référence de l'ISM. Rangez-le dans une seringue de 10 mL attachée à un filtre de 0,22 μm (pour éliminer les bactéries ou les particules).
  2. Préparez une solution.......

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L'utilité de la technique RTI est démontrée dans une expérience conçue pour mesurer les changements dans α et pendant un défi hypoosmolaire ( Figure 8 et Figure 9 ). Il a déjà été démontré que la réduction de l'osmolarité de l'ECS par lavage sur ACSF hypotonique produirait une diminution de α et une augmentation de λ 13 .

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Figure 10
Figure 10: Données non idéales démontrant des problèmes techniques communs. (A) Les diagrammes de problèmes techniques communs avec iontophorèse microélectrodes: Comparaison de la libération normale de la TMA d'un ionophorèse fonctionnement microélectrodes avec trois sources démontrant des problèmes techniques. [Agrandissement élevé, a1] Le courant dans une source iontophorétique.......

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Le travail a été soutenu par NIH NINDS subvention R01 NS047557.

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NameCompanyCatalog NumberComments
A/D and D/A converterNational Instruments CorporationNI USB-6221 DAQThe NI USB-6221 is still sold as a 'Legacy' device by NI. They recommend using NI USB-6341 X Series DAQs for new installations, however we have not tested the newer units. We describe the use of the NI USB-6221 with MATLAB and Windows 7 (32-bit). Alternatives: the much older PCI-MIO-16E-4 A/D converter (Used under Windows XP or older OS only) with BNC-2090 BNC connector panel and SH68-68-EP cable. As noted in the Wanda Manual, an experimental MATLAB program to use Axon Binary Files is available.
agaroseLonzaNuSieve GTG Agarose #50081to prepare dilute agarose gel for RTI measurements
amplifier for ISMDaganModel IX2-700 Dual Intracellular Preamplifierion and reference voltage amplifier with N=0.1 (for reference barrel) and N=0.001 (for ion barrel) headstages
biological compound miscroscope (with 4x and 10x objective)for chipping the microelectrode tips and inspecting microelectrodes; various suppliers, e.g. AmScope
borosilicate theta capillary glass tubingHarvard ApparatusWarner Instruments model TG200-4; order #64-0811double-barreled glass tubing for ion-selective microelectrodes and iontophoretic microelectrodes; O.D. 2.0 mm, I.D. 1.4 mm, septum 0.2 mm, length 10 cm
brushWinsor & NewtonUniversity Series 233, size 0round shoft handle brush, available from Amazon
bunsen burnerFisher
camera for visualizing micropipettesOlympusOLY-150requires monitor, IR filter on substage illuminator is optional
chart recorderto record continuously voltages on ion-selective microelectrode during calibration in tetramethylammonium standards and during RTI experiment; e.g. Kipp & Zonen type BD112 dual-cannel chart recorded, available refurbished
chlorotrimethylsilane, puriss., > 99%Sigma-Aldrichcatalog # 92360for silanization; CAUTION: flammable, acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), skin corrosion, eye damage, reacts violently with water, see Sigma-Aldrich Safety Information for full description
Commercial SoftwareThe MathWorksMATLAB, Data acquisition toolboxfor data acquisition and analysis using Wanda and Walter programs. Note that an academic license is available.
eye protective gogglesFisher
fixed-stage compound microscopeOlympusBX51WIcan use other compound microscopes with fixed stages
forcepsFine Science Tools#11251-10to chip glass capillary; Dumond #5, preferably used and no longer needed for fine work
fume hoodfor silanization and filling the tip of ion-selective barrel with liquid ion exchanger; various supliers, e.g. Captair with approriate filter sold by Erlab
glass microscope slideFisher#12-550Ato chip microelectrode tips
heater/stirrerFisherCorning PC-420Dto prepare dilute agarose gel and stir solutions
iontophoretic unitDaganION-100 and PS-100ION-100 is a single channel iontophoresis unit +/- 130 V compliance; PS-100 is an external power supply; alternatives: e.g. Axoprobe-1A made by Axon Instruments (now Molecular Devices), out of production, check for availability of refurbished units (eBay and other sites)
liquid ion exchanger (LIX) for tetramethylammoniumWorld Precision InstrumentsIE190 Potassium Ion ExchangerNote: this is equivalent to the original Corning potassium exchanger 477317 based on tetraphenlyborate - do not confuse with neutral carrier potassium exchanger originating from the laboartory of Dr. Simon, ETH, Zurich, which does not sense tetramethylammonium, and is sold by Fluka. You can also make liquid ion exchanger for tetramethylammonium yourself: 3% by weight potassium tetrakis = (p-chlorophenyl) borate dissolved in 2,3-dimethylnitrobenzene. Buy chemicals from Fluka (now part of Sigma). See Oehme and Simon (1976) Anal. Chim. Acta 86: 21-25; CAUTION: The toxicological properties of this liquid ion exchanger have not been fully determined. Ingestion or contact with the human body may be harmful. Exercise due care! Liquid ion exchangers should be stored in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
microelectrode holderWPIM3301EHto hold ion-selective microeletrode prefabricate for silanization and filling the tip of ion-selective barrel with liquid ion exchanger; WPI sells two versions of this holder, clear M3301EH and black M3301EH. In our experience, the clear M3301EH appears to be sturdier then the black M3301EH.
micromanipulatorNarishigeMM-3to position ion-selective microelectrode prefabricate during silanization and filling the tip of ion-selective barrel with liquid ion exchanger; can be substituted with any three-axis micromanipulator in good working condition
micropipette pullerSutter InstrumentsModel P-97to pull double-barreled glass tubing; other pullers can be used as long as they can accommodate large diameter double-barreled glass tubing
microprobe thermometerPhysiotempModel BAT-12Rfine probe of this thermometer is placed close to recording site
needleBDSyringes and Needles # 305122 (25 gauge)for silanization; BD PrecisionGlide needles 25 G x 5/8 in (0.5mm x 16mm)
objective 5x dryOlympusMPlan N
objective 10x water immersionOlympusUMPlan FL N10x objective is water immersion, numerical aperture is 0.3, working distance is 3.3 mm
plastic containers (with lids)Fisher#14-375-148to store tetramethylammonium standard solutions and microelectrodes
platform and x-y translation stage for fixed-stage microscopeEXFOGibraltar Burleighplatform holds slice chamber, micromanipulators and accesorries, x-y translational stage moves microscope without compromising recording stability
porous minicupfor RTI measurements in a dilute agarose gel; homemade
reusable adhesiveBostikBlu-Tackfor securing microelectrodes to holding vessel and other uses; various suppliers, available from Amazon
robotic micromanipulator with precise x,y,z positioningSutter InstrumentsMP-285two mircomanipulators are needed to hold separately ion-selective microelectrode and iontophoretic microelectrode. Also possible to glue micropipettes in a spaced array (see text).
signal conditioning unit with low-pass filterAxon InstrumentsCyberAmp 320 or 380no longer available from the manufacturer but may be available from E-Bay; alternatives: e.g. FLA-01 Filter/Amplifier from Cygnus Technology. This is a single channel instrument with a minimum cutoff at 10 Hz using a multipole Bessel filter but the company may be willing to modify it for a lower cutoff frequency (2 Hz) if needed.
silver wireA-M Systems#7830diameter 0.015", bare (no coating)
slice chamberHarvard ApparatusWarner Model RC-27Lthis is submersion slice chamber; do not use interface slice chamber
stereomicroscopefor silanization and filling the tip of ion-selective barrel with liquid ion exchanger; horizontally mounted; various suppliers
syringe, 10 mLBDSyringes and Needles #309604to backfill microelectrodes and for silanization; BD Luer-Lok tip
syringe filter 0.22µm poreWhatman#6780-1302to filter backfill solutions; available from Fisher
syringe needle, 28 gauge, 97mmWorld Precision InstrumentsMicroFil MF28G-5to backfill microelectrodes
Teflon (=PTFE) tubingComponent SupplySTT-28 PTFE tube light wall (28 gauge)for silanization of ion-selective barrel; fits on BD PrecisionGlide needles 25 G x 5/8 in. Note: Teflon is essential, PVC tubing would melt by hot wax.
temperature control systemHarvard ApparatusWarner Models TC-344B and SH-27ATC-344B is a dual automatic temperature controller, SH-27A is an in-line heater; controller and heater work with Warner slice chambers
tetramethyammonium (TMA) chlorideSigma-AldrichT-34115 M solution; CAUTION: acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), carcinogenicity, hazardous to the aquatic environment, see Sigma-Aldrich Safety Information for full description
vibrating blade microtomeLeicaVT1000Sto cut brain slices
xylenesFisherX5-1for silanization; CAUTION: flammable, acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), skin corrosion, eye damage, carcinogenicity, see Fisher Safety Information for full description

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