Scope and perspectives of intravital microscopy--bridge over from in vitro to in vivo

M D Menger; H A Lehr

doi:10.1016/0167-5699(93)90179-O

Scope and perspectives of intravital microscopy--bridge over from in vitro to in vivo

Immunol Today. 1993 Nov;14(11):519-22. doi: 10.1016/0167-5699(93)90179-O.

Authors

M D Menger¹, H A Lehr

Affiliation

¹ Institute for Surgical Research, University of Munich.

PMID: 8274192
DOI: 10.1016/0167-5699(93)90179-O

Abstract

As observations in vitro become more sophisticated, it is increasingly important to be able to assess their relevance to the intact animal. Intravital microscopy provides an advanced set of tools for the dissection of the in vivo situation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Capillaries / cytology*
Capillaries / physiology
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
In Vitro Techniques
Microcirculation / cytology*
Microscopy* / methods
Regional Blood Flow
Skin / blood supply