Laser technique for anatomical-functional study of the medial prefrontal cortex of the brain

Laura Sanchez-Huerta; Adan Hernandez; Griselda Ayala; Javier Marroquin; Adriana B. Silva; Konstantin S. Khotiaintsev; Vladimir A. Svirid; Gonzalo Flores; Sergei N. Khotiaintsev

doi:10.1117/12.347469

5 May 1999 Laser technique for anatomical-functional study of the medial prefrontal cortex of the brain

Laura Sanchez-Huerta, Adan Hernandez, Griselda Ayala, Javier Marroquin, Adriana B. Silva, Konstantin S. Khotiaintsev, Vladimir A. Svirid, Gonzalo Flores, Sergei N. Khotiaintsev

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Proceedings Volume 3687, International Workshop on Nondestructive Testing and Computer Simulations in Science and Engineering; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347469
Event: International Workshop on Nondestructive Testing and Computer Simulations in Science and Engineering, 1998, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Abstract

The brain represents one of the most complex systems that we know yet. In its study, non-destructive methods -- in particular, behavioral studies play an important role. By alteration of brain functioning (e.g. by pharmacological means) and observation of consequent behavior changes an important information on brain organization and functioning is obtained. For inducing local alterations, permanent brain lesions are employed. However, for correct results this technique has to be quasi-non-destructive, i.e. not to affect the normal brain function. Hence, the lesions should be very small, accurate and applied precisely over the structure (e.g. the brain nucleus) of interest. These specifications are difficult to meet with the existing techniques for brain lesions -- specifically, neurotoxical, mechanical and electrical means because they result in too extensive damage. In this paper, we present new laser technique for quasi-non- destructive anatomical-functional mapping in vivo of the medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) of the rat. The technique is based on producing of small-size, well-controlled laser- induced lesions over some areas of the MPFC. The anesthetized animals are subjected to stereotactic surgery and certain points of the MPFC are exposed the confined radiation of the 10 W cw CO₂ laser. Subsequent behavioral changes observed in neonatal and adult animals as well as histological data prove effectiveness of this technology for anatomical- functional studies of the brain by areas, and as a treatment method for some pathologies.

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Laura Sanchez-Huerta, Adan Hernandez, Griselda Ayala, Javier Marroquin, Adriana B. Silva, Konstantin S. Khotiaintsev, Vladimir A. Svirid, Gonzalo Flores, and Sergei N. Khotiaintsev "Laser technique for anatomical-functional study of the medial prefrontal cortex of the brain", Proc. SPIE 3687, International Workshop on Nondestructive Testing and Computer Simulations in Science and Engineering, (5 May 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347469

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