In vivo imaging technology is a non-invasive method to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on biological processes in vivo at the tissue, cellular and molecular levels without hurting animals.
The researcher will optically label the target gene, cell and drug molecule before injecting them into the animal body. Sensitive optical elements (such as CCD) will convert the animal body’s light signal into an electrical signal, and then convert it into an image output.
Traditional animal experimental methods often require dissecting animal bodies to obtain data and experimental results. In vivo imaging technology utilizes non-invasive optical methods to observe the internal biological processes of small animals which enable scientists to investigate animal’s internal tissues without dissecting the animal’s body.
More importantly, in vivo imaging technology can conduct qualitative and quantitative research on biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. They can record them at different time points, tracking the movement and changes of the same observation target (labeled cells and genes). The technology is safe to operate and the data is both reliable and sensitive.
In vivo imaging systems can be used to study a variety of diseases, such as tumors, cardiovascular diseases, nervous system diseases, and infectious pathogens.
Tumor research
In vivo imaging technology can be used to observe the growth, metastasis and therapeutic effect of tumors. Changes in the tumor microenvironment and drug pharmacokinetics can also be studied.
Cardiovascular diseases
This technology can be used to observe the function of the heart and the morphology of blood vessels and can detect plaques and inflammation in blood vessels.
Nervous system
Small animal imaging technology in vivo can be used to study the function of neurons and synaptic transmission. The technology can also be used to study the mechanism and treatment of nervous system disease.
Infectious pathogens
In vivo imaging technology can also be used to study the localization, diffusion, and therapeutic effects of pathogens.
Stem cell research
Small animal in vivo imaging technology can observe the survival, proliferation, distribution and migration of stem cells in vivo, and analyze the therapeutic effects on model animals before and after pathological changes.
Vaccine research
Small animal live imaging technology can optimize the development of vaccine vectors, immune pathways, import efficiency, expression sites, metabolism, targeting, and efficacy evaluation.
AniView multi-model in vivo animal imaging system featuring ultra-high sensitivity (scientific-grade CCD cameras), lower fluorescence background, user-friendly software operation, intelligent scheme design, and more optional modules, making it an excellent partner for scientific research.