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Microscale imaging of cilia-driven fluid flow.

Authors :
Huang, Brendan
Choma, Michael
Source :
Cellular & Molecular Life Sciences. Mar2015, Vol. 72 Issue 6, p1095-1113. 19p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 5 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Cilia-driven fluid flow is important for multiple processes in the body, including respiratory mucus clearance, gamete transport in the oviduct, right-left patterning in the embryonic node, and cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Multiple imaging techniques have been applied toward quantifying ciliary flow. Here, we review common velocimetry methods of quantifying fluid flow. We then discuss four important optical modalities, including light microscopy, epifluorescence, confocal microscopy, and optical coherence tomography, that have been used to investigate cilia-driven flow. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1420682X
Volume :
72
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Cellular & Molecular Life Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101132936
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00018-014-1784-z