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Pardo I, Bian S, Gomis-Brescó J, Pascual E, Canillas A, Bosch S, Arteaga O. Wide-field Mueller matrix polarimetry for spectral characterization of basic biological tissues: Muscle, fat, connective tissue, and skin. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2024; 17:e202300252. [PMID: 37743627 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202300252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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This study investigates the polarimetric properties of skin, skeletal muscle, connective tissue, and fat using Mueller matrix imaging. It aims to compare the polarimetric characteristics of these tissues and explore how they evolve with wavelength. Additionally, the temporal evolution of certain tissues during meat aging is studied, providing insights into the dynamic behavior of polarimetric properties over time. The research employs back-scattering configuration and the differential decomposition analysis method of Mueller matrix images. Both in-vivo and ex-vivo experiments were conducted using a consistent instrument setup to ensure reliable analysis. The results reveal wavelength-dependent variations in tissue properties, including an increase in depolarization with wavelength. Significant differences in the polarimetric characteristics of meat tissues, particularly for skeletal muscle, are observed. Over a 24-h period, intensity, diattenuation, and retardation experience alterations, being the decreased retardation in skeletal muscle and the increased retardation in fat the most notable ones.
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- Iago Pardo
- Dep. Fisica Aplicada, PLAT group, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dep. Fisica Aplicada, PLAT group, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dep. Fisica Aplicada, PLAT group, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dep. Fisica Aplicada, PLAT group, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dep. Fisica Aplicada, PLAT group, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dep. Fisica Aplicada, PLAT group, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dep. Fisica Aplicada, PLAT group, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Badieyan S, Abedini M, Razzaghi M, Moradi A, Masjedi M. Polarimetric imaging-based cancer bladder tissue's detection: A comparative study of bulk and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded samples. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023; 44:103698. [PMID: 37433425 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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The polarimetry imaging technique as a promising technique for pathological diagnosis provides a handy tool for identifying and discriminating cancerous tissues. In this paper, the optical polarization properties of bulk bladder tissues without any further processing and Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) blocks of bladder tissues have been measured. The images of the Muller matrix for both normal and cancerous samples have been obtained and for quantitative analysis and to provide a more precise comparison, two methods have been applied; the Mueller matrix polar decomposition (MMPD), and the Mueller matrix transformation (MMT). The results have shown that some of the extracted parameters from these methods can be used to identify the microstructural differentiations between normal and cancerous tissues. The results revealed a good accord between the obtained optical parameters for bulk and FFPE bladder tissues. By measuring the polarimetric properties of the tissue right after resection, and also in the early stages of pathology (FFPE tissues), this method can be applied in vivo to perform an optical biopsy; Furthermore, this method has the potential to significantly shortens the duration of pathological diagnosis. The approach seems remarkable, simple, precise, and economical compared to the existing techniques for the detection of cancerous samples.
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- Saeedesadat Badieyan
- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Neyshabur, Neyshabur, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Jütte L, Roth B. Mueller Matrix Microscopy for In Vivo Scar Tissue Diagnostics and Treatment Evaluation. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:9349. [PMID: 36502051 PMCID: PMC9740816 DOI: 10.3390/s22239349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Scars usually do not show strong contrast under standard skin examination relying on dermoscopes. They usually develop after skin injury when the body repairs the damaged tissue. In general, scars cause multiple types of distress such as movement restrictions, pain, itchiness and the psychological impact of the associated cosmetic disfigurement with no universally successful treatment option available at the moment. Scar treatment has significant economic impact as well. Mueller matrix polarimetry with integrated autofocus and automatic data registration can potentially improve scar assessment by the dermatologist and help to make the evaluation of the treatment outcome objective. Polarimetry can provide new physical parameters for an objective treatment evaluation. We show that Mueller matrix polarimetry can enable strong contrast for in vivo scar imaging. Additionally, our results indicate that the polarization stain images obtained form there could be a useful tool for dermatology. Furthermore, we demonstrate that polarimetry can be used to monitor wound healing, which may help prevent scarring altogether.
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- Lennart Jütte
- Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies, Leibniz University Hannover, Nienburger Straße 17, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies, Leibniz University Hannover, Nienburger Straße 17, 30167 Hannover, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD (Photonics, Optics and Engineering—Innovation Across Disciplines), Welfengarten 1A, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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Månefjord H, Li M, Brackmann C, Reistad N, Runemark A, Rota J, Anderson B, Zoueu JT, Merdasa A, Brydegaard M. A biophotonic platform for quantitative analysis in the spatial, spectral, polarimetric, and goniometric domains. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2022; 93:113709. [PMID: 36461456 DOI: 10.1063/5.0095133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Advanced instrumentation and versatile setups are needed for understanding light interaction with biological targets. Such instruments include (1) microscopes and 3D scanners for detailed spatial analysis, (2) spectral instruments for deducing molecular composition, (3) polarimeters for assessing structural properties, and (4) goniometers probing the scattering phase function of, e.g., tissue slabs. While a large selection of commercial biophotonic instruments and laboratory equipment are available, they are often bulky and expensive. Therefore, they remain inaccessible for secondary education, hobbyists, and research groups in low-income countries. This lack of equipment impedes hands-on proficiency with basic biophotonic principles and the ability to solve local problems with applied physics. We have designed, prototyped, and evaluated the low-cost Biophotonics, Imaging, Optical, Spectral, Polarimetric, Angular, and Compact Equipment (BIOSPACE) for high-quality quantitative analysis. BIOSPACE uses multiplexed light-emitting diodes with emission wavelengths from ultraviolet to near-infrared, captured by a synchronized camera. The angles of the light source, the target, and the polarization filters are automated by low-cost mechanics and a microcomputer. This enables multi-dimensional scatter analysis of centimeter-sized biological targets. We present the construction, calibration, and evaluation of BIOSPACE. The diverse functions of BIOSPACE include small animal spectral imaging, measuring the nanometer thickness of a bark-beetle wing, acquiring the scattering phase function of a blood smear and estimating the anisotropic scattering and the extinction coefficients, and contrasting muscle fibers using polarization. We provide blueprints, component list, and software for replication by enthusiasts and educators to simplify the hands-on investigation of fundamental optical properties in biological samples.
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- Hampus Månefjord
- Department of Physics, Lund University, Sölvegatan 14, SE-223 62 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Lund University, Sölvegatan 14, SE-223 62 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Lund University, Sölvegatan 14, SE-223 62 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Lund University, Sölvegatan 14, SE-223 62 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Biology, Lund University, Sölvegatan 35, SE-223 63 Lund, Sweden
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- Biological Museum, Department of Biology, Lund University, Sölvegatan 37, SE-223 62 Lund, Sweden
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- Laboratoire d'Instrumentation, Image et Spectroscopie, INP-HB, BP 1093 Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Department of Physics, Lund University, Sölvegatan 14, SE-223 62 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Lund University, Sölvegatan 14, SE-223 62 Lund, Sweden
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Jütte L, Sharma G, Patel H, Roth B. Registration of polarimetric images for in vivo skin diagnostics. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2022; 27:096001. [PMID: 36042549 PMCID: PMC9424913 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.27.9.096001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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SIGNIFICANCE Mueller matrix (MM) polarimetry is a promising tool for the detection of skin cancer. Polarimetric in vivo measurements often suffer from misalignment of the polarimetric images due to motion, which can lead to false results. AIM We aim to provide an easy-to-implement polarimetric image data registration method to ensure proper image alignment. APPROACH A feature-based image registration is implemented for an MM polarimeter for phantom and in vivo human skin measurements. RESULTS We show that the keypoint-based registration of polarimetric images is necessary for in vivo skin polarimetry to ensure reliable results. Further, we deliver an efficient semiautomated method for the registration of polarimetric images. CONCLUSIONS Image registration for in vivo polarimetry of human skin is required for improved diagnostics and can be efficiently enhanced with a keypoint-based approach.
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- Lennart Jütte
- Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies, Hannover, Germany
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- Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies, Hannover, Germany
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- Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies, Hannover, Germany
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- Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies, Hannover, Germany
- Leibniz University Hannover, Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD, Hannover, Germany
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Li Y, Li C, Chen M, Liu Z, Zeng M, Hu Y. Sous-vide cooking endows a better microstructure for hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) than traditional cooking: Mechanisms of moisture migration. J Food Sci 2022; 87:3953-3964. [PMID: 35912642 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sous-vide cooking is a highly praised method used to cook muscle foods because of its desired effect of providing better sensory properties by maintaining texture. In this study, we further explored the effect of water on texture by revealing the mechanisms of moisture migration. Low field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) showed that the nonflowing water in sous-vide cooking hairtail was 2.36 ± 0.33% higher than that in traditional cooking. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to clarify the law of moisture migration induced by temperature, and the moisture migration of the sous-vide cooking hairtail was slower during the holding heating stage. The microstructure explained the change rules of the texture. The degree of change was consistent with the moisture migration level. Digitalizing analysis quantitatively verified the effect of sous-vide cooking on the hairtail microstructure. The low moisture migration rate of sous-vide cooking resulted in a less damaged microstructure of the hairtail, manifesting as a desirable texture. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: LF-NMR and MRI showed that sous-vide hairtails exhibited a lower moisture migration rate. The holding heating stage only slightly changed the microstructure of the hairtail. The digitalizing analysis confirmed the moisture migration mechanisms. Heat-induced protein denaturation was closely related to the water state.
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- Yuan Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.,College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- School of optical and electronic information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.,College of Food Science and Engineering, Yazhou Bay Innovation Institute; Hainan Tropical Ocean University; Marine Food Engineering Technology Research Center of Hainan Province, Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Food Deep Processing, Sanya, 572022, China
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Applications of Mueller Matrix Polarimetry to Biological and Agricultural Diagnostics: A Review. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12105258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The review contains a systematization of the main approaches to the practical implementation of Mueller matrix polarimetry and the prospects for its application in biology and agriculture. The most typical optical layouts for measuring the Mueller matrix of various objects, such as disperse systems, tissues and surface structures, are discussed. Mueller matrix measurements, being integrated into standard schemes of conventional optical methods, such as scatterometry, optical coherence tomography, fluorimetry, spectrophotometry and reflectometry, can significantly expand their capabilities in the characterization of biological systems and bioorganic materials. Additionally, microwave Mueller matrix polarimetry can be used for monitoring soil conditions and crop growth. The proposed systematization is aimed at outlining the conceptual directions for the development of non-invasive diagnostic tools based on measuring the Mueller matrix, primarily with a focus on biological research and agricultural practice.
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Rodríguez-Núñez O, Schucht P, Hewer E, Novikova T, Pierangelo A. Polarimetric visualization of healthy brain fiber tracts under adverse conditions: ex vivo studies. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 12:6674-6685. [PMID: 34745764 PMCID: PMC8548022 DOI: 10.1364/boe.439754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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We suggest using the wide-field imaging Mueller polarimetry to contrast optically anisotropic fiber tracts of healthy brain white matter for the detection of brain tumor borders during neurosurgery. Our prior studies demonstrate that this polarimetric imaging modality detects correctly the in-plane orientation of brain white matter fiber tracts of a flat formalin-fixed thick brain specimen in reflection geometry [IEEE Trans. Med. Imaging39, 4376 (2020)10.1109/TMI.2020.3018439]. Here we present the results of ex vivo polarimetric studies of large cross-sections of fresh calf brain in reflection geometry with a special focus on the impact of the adverse measurement conditions (e.g. complex surface topography, presence of blood, etc.) on the quality of polarimetric images and the detection performance of white matter fiber tracts and their in-plane orientation.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- LPICM, CNRS, Ecole polytechnique, IP Paris, Palaiseau, 91128, France
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- LPICM, CNRS, Ecole polytechnique, IP Paris, Palaiseau, 91128, France
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