Multi-modality bedding platform for combined imaging and irradiation of mice.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: IOP Publishing Ltd Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101675002 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2057-1976 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20571976 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Biomed Phys Eng Express Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Bristol : IOP Publishing Ltd., [2015]-
    • Subject Terms:
      Imaging, Three-Dimensional* ; Radiometry*; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography/*methods ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/*methods ; Multimodal Imaging/*methods ; Positron-Emission Tomography/*methods ; Radiotherapy/*methods; Animals ; Bedding and Linens ; Electric Conductivity ; Equipment Design ; Mice ; Phantoms, Imaging ; Photons ; Proton Therapy/instrumentation ; Radiography ; Radiotherapy, Image-Guided/instrumentation ; X-Rays
    • Abstract:
      Preclinical imaging and irradiation yields valuable insights into clinically relevant research topics. While complementary imaging methods such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) can be combined within single devices, this is technically demanding and cost-intensive. Similarly, bedding and setup solutions are often specific to certain devices and research questions. We present a bedding platform for mice that is compatible with various preclinical imaging modalities (combined PET/MRI, cone beam CT) and irradiation with photons and protons. It consists of a 3D-printed bedding unit (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ABS) holding the animal and features an inhalation anesthesia mask, jaw fixation, ear pins, and immobilization for the hind leg. It can be embedded on mounting adaptors for multi-modal imaging and into a transport box (polymethyl methacrylate, PMMA) for experiments outside dedicated animal facilities while maintaining the animal's hygiene status. A vital support unit provides heating, inhalation anesthesia, and a respiration monitor. We dosimetrically evaluated used materials in order to assess their interaction with incident irradiation. Proof-of-concept multi-modal imaging protocols were used on phantoms and mice. The measured attenuation of the bedding unit for 40/60/80/200 kV X-rays was less than 3%. The measured stopping-power-ratio of ABS was 0.951, the combined water-equivalent thickness of bedding unit and transport box was 4.2 mm for proton energies of 150 MeV and 200 MeV. Proof-of-concept imaging showed no loss of image quality. Imaging data of individual mice from different imaging modalities could be aligned rigidly. The presented bed aims to provide a platform for experiments related to both multi-modal imaging and irradiation, thus offering the possibility for image-guided irradiation which relies on precise imaging and positioning. The usage as a self-contained, stand-alone unit outside dedicated animal facilities represents an advantage over setups designed for specific devices.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20210113 Date Completed: 20211115 Latest Revision: 20211115
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1088/2057-1976/ab79f1
    • Accession Number:
      33438682