Phase contrast X-ray synchrotron imaging for assessing external and internal morphology of Rhodnius prolixus.

Authors :: de Almeida AP
Soares J
Meneses AA
Cardoso SC
Braz D
Garcia ES
Gonzalez MS
Azambuja P
Barroso RC
Source :: Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine [Appl Radiat Isot] 2012 Jul; Vol. 70 (7), pp. 1340-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Nov 25.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: PhC-SR-μCT is a nondestructive technique that allows the microanatomical investigations and 3D images reconstructions. This technique is performed in blood sucker, Rhodnius prolixus--one of the most important insect vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, ethiologic agent of Chagas' disease in Latin America--was able to provide excellent information about the microanatomy of the thorax and head allowing a new tool for further studies of development and physiology of triatomine by a non-invasive method of observation.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Animals
Insect Vectors
Rhodnius anatomy & histology
Synchrotrons

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1872-9800
Volume :: 70
Issue :: 7
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 22137661
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.11.028

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