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ArticleBiomedical optics express2015

Design and performance of an ultra-flexible two-photon microscope for in vivo research.

Johannes M Mayrhofer, Florent Haiss, Dominik Haenni, Stefan Weber, Marc Zuend, Matthew J P Barrett, Kim David Ferrari, Philipp Maechler, Aiman S Saab, Jillian L Stobart and 13 more

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Article in Biomedical optics express, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 40 papers.

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40 citing papers in PubMed, 91 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

23 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Johannes M MayrhoferInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Florent HaissInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland ; IZKF Aachen, Medical Faculty of the RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany ; Institute for Neuropathology, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany ; Department of Ophthalmology, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
Dominik HaenniCenter for Microscopy and Image Analysis, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland ; Institute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Stefan WeberInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland.
Marc ZuendInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Matthew J P BarrettInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Kim David FerrariInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Philipp MaechlerInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Aiman S SaabInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Jillian L StobartInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Matthias T WyssInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Helge JohannssenInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Harald OsswaldInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland.
Lucy M PalmerFlorey Instittue, University of Melbourne, 30 Royal Parade, Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia ; Neuroscience Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
Vincent RevolCSEM Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique, Technoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland.
Claus-Dieter SchuhInstitute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Claus UrbanCSEM Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique, Technoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland.
Andrew HallInstitute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Matthew E LarkumNeuroscience Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
Edith Rutz-InnerhoferCSEM Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique, Technoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland.
Hanns Ulrich ZeilhoferInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Urs ZieglerCenter for Microscopy and Image Analysis, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Bruno WeberInstitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland ; Neuroscience Center Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
University of Zurich · CHSwiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (Switzerland) · CHCharité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin · DEFlorey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We present a cost-effective in vivo two-photon microscope with a highly flexible frontend for in vivo research. Our design ensures fast and reproducible access to the area of interest, including rotation of imaging plane, and maximizes space for auxiliary experimental equipment in the vicinity of the animal. Mechanical flexibility is achieved with large motorized linear stages that move the objective in the X, Y, and Z directions up to 130 mm. 360° rotation of the frontend (rotational freedom for one axis) is achieved with the combination of a motorized high precision bearing and gearing. Additionally, the modular design of the frontend, based on commercially available optomechanical parts, allows straightforward updates to future scanning technologies. The design exceeds the mobility of previous movable microscope designs while maintaining high optical performance.

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(000.1430) Biology and medicine(120.4880) Optomechanics(180.2520) Fluorescence microscopy(180.4315) Nonlinear microscopy

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PMID26600989
PMCPMC4646533
OpenAlexW2285828294

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