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ArticleEndocrine2026

High-Resolution 3D reconstruction and visualization of normal adrenal vasculature and sympathetic nerves in mice.

Shuangshuang Zhu, Junhao Fu, Qinglin Liu, Manman Du, Linqiang Ma, Jinbo Hu, Chuan Peng, Yunyan Liu, Juan Yin, Yong Xu and 5 more

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Shuangshuang Zhu *Department of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Junhao Fu *Department of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Qinglin LiuDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Manman DuDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Linqiang MaDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Jinbo HuDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Chuan PengDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Yunyan LiuDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Juan YinDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Yong XuDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Wei HuangDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Rufei GaoDepartment of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Qifu Li *Department of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China. liqifu@yeah.net.ORCID 0000-0001-7249-6445
Shumin Yang *Department of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China. 443068494@qq.com.ORCID 0000-0002-0238-4779
Yunjie Xiong *Department of Endocrinology, Sichuan-Chongqing Joint Key Laboratory of Metabolic Vascular Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China. jacqueline061@163.com.ORCID 0000-0002-5353-057X

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFC2505300
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Abstract

purposeThe vasculature and sympathetic nervous system are critical for adrenal homeostasis, but conventional imaging limits characterization of the adrenal glands’ 3D structure. This study aimed to delineate the mouse adrenal glands’ 3D architecture and key component spatial relationships via advanced tissue-clearing imaging.

methodsWe used FDISCO (fluorescence-preserving 3D imaging of solvent-cleared organs) for whole-mouse adrenal imaging, complemented by 2D cortical and medullary marker co-staining and 3D density quantification.

results3D imaging revealed three key features of mouse adrenal glands. First, sympathetic nerves primarily surround adrenal blood vessels, forming a close spatial association with the vascular network. Second, the cortex and medulla were tightly interwoven. Third, we characterized the 3D vasculature of adrenocortical accessory nodules, which are devoid of medullary components and have significantly higher vascular density than the cortex.

conclusionsWe defined mouse adrenal 3D architecture, providing novel insights and highlighting FDISCO’s value for adrenal research.

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Adrenal GlandsImaging, Three-DimensionalSympathetic Nervous SystemAdrenal MedullaAnimalsMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BL3D imagingAdrenal glandSympathetic nerveTissue clearingVasculature

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