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ArticleScientific reports2023

Three-dimensional fine structures in deep fascia revealed by combined use of cryo-fixed histochemistry and low-vacuum scanning microscopy.

Hiroyuki Imazato, Nobuyasu Takahashi, Yusuke Hirakawa, Yoichiro Yamaguchi, Masaru Hiyoshi, Takuya Tajima, Etsuo Chosa, Akira Sawaguchi

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Hiroyuki ImazatoDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan.
Nobuyasu TakahashiDepartment of Anatomy, Ultrastructural Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan. nobuyasu_takahashi@med.miyazaki-u.ac.jp.
Yusuke HirakawaDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan.
Yoichiro YamaguchiDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan.
Masaru HiyoshiDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan.
Takuya TajimaDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan.
Etsuo ChosaDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan.
Akira SawaguchiDepartment of Anatomy, Ultrastructural Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan.

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Abstract

Recent physiological studies have shown that the deep fascia has received much attention concerning clinical medicine; however, histological examination of the deep fascia has not been well established. In this study, we aimed to clarify and visualize the structure of the deep fascia by taking advantage of cryofixation techniques and low-vacuum scanning electron microscopy. As a result, the ultrastructural observations revealed three-dimensional stratification of the deep fascia composed of three layers: the first superficial layer consisting of collagen fibers extending in various directions with blood vessels and peripheral nerves; the second intermediate layer formed by single straight and thick collagen fibers with flexibility; and the third deepest layer, consisting of relatively straight and thin collagen fibers. We explored the use of two hooks to hold a piece of deep fascia in place through the course of cryo-fixation. A comparative observation with or without the hook-holding procedure would indicate the morphological adaptation to physiological stretch and contraction of the deep fascia. The present morphological approach paves the way to visualize three-dimensional ultrastructures for future biomedical studies including clinical pathophysiology.

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CollagenFasciaMicroscopy, ConfocalMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningVacuumCollagen

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PMID37072465
PMCPMC10113183

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