Label-free molecular imaging of the kidney

Kidney Int. 2017 Sep;92(3):580-598. doi: 10.1016/j.kint.2017.03.052. Epub 2017 Jul 24.

Abstract

In this review, we will highlight technologies that enable scientists to study the molecular characteristics of tissues and/or cells without the need for antibodies or other labeling techniques. Specifically, we will focus on matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy.

Keywords: advanced-glycation end products; cancer; fibrosis; inflammation; renal biopsy; renal pathology.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Kidney Diseases / pathology*
  • Molecular Imaging / methods*
  • Molecular Imaging / trends
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization / methods*
  • Spectrophotometry, Infrared / methods*
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman / methods*
  • Vibration