Article
Phase contrast X-ray synchrotron imaging for assessing external and internal morphology of Rhodnius prolixus
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ALMEIDA, André P. de; et al. Phase contrast X-ray synchrotron imaging for assessing external and internal morphology of Rhodnius prolixus. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, v.70, p.1340-1343, 2012.
0969-8043
10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.11.028
1872-9800
Autor
Almeida, André P. de
Soares, José
Meneses, Anderson A. M.
Cardoso, Simone C.
Braz, Delson
Garcia, Eloi S.
Gonzalez, Marcelo S.
Azambuja, Patricia
Barroso, Regina C.
Resumen
PhC-SR-μCT is a nondestructive technique that allows the microanatomical investigations and 3D images reconstructions. This technique is performed in blood sucker, Rhodnius prolixus--one of the most important insect vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, ethiologic agent of Chagas' disease in Latin America--was able to provide excellent information about the microanatomy of the thorax and head allowing a new tool for further studies of development and physiology of triatomine by a non-invasive method of observation. 2030-01-01