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- Title
Simple low dose radiography allows precise lung volume assessment in mice.
- Authors
Khan, Amara; Markus, Andrea; Rittmann, Thomas; Albers, Jonas; Alves, Frauke; Hülsmann, Swen; Dullin, Christian
- Abstract
X-ray based lung function (XLF) as a planar method uses dramatically less X-ray dose than computed tomography (CT) but so far lacked the ability to relate its parameters to pulmonary air volume. The purpose of this study was to calibrate the functional constituents of XLF that are biomedically decipherable and directly comparable to that of micro-CT and whole-body plethysmography (WBP). Here, we developed a unique set-up for simultaneous assessment of lung function and volume using XLF, micro-CT and WBP on healthy mice. Our results reveal a strong correlation of lung volumes obtained from radiographic XLF and micro-CT and demonstrate that XLF is superior to WBP in sensitivity and precision to assess lung volumes. Importantly, XLF measurement uses only a fraction of the radiation dose and acquisition time required for CT. Therefore, the redefined XLF approach is a promising tool for preclinical longitudinal studies with a substantial potential of clinical translation.
- Subjects
LUNG volume measurements; MEDICAL radiography; PLETHYSMOGRAPHY; COMPUTED tomography; PULMONARY function tests; LABORATORY rats
- Publication
Scientific Reports, 2021, Vol 11, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2045-2322
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41598-021-83319-5