Imaging lung function in mice using SPECT/CT and per-voxel analysis.

Chronic lung disease is a major worldwide health concern but better tools are required to understand the underlying pathologies. Ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with per-voxel analysis allows for non-invasive measurement of regional lung function. A cli...

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Main Authors: Brian N Jobse, Rod G Rhem, Cory A J R McCurry, Iris Q Wang, N Renée Labiris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3411706?pdf=render