Microelectrode for in vivo real-time detection of NO.
Nitric oxide (NO) is gaining importance with its diverse spectrum of clinic effects. However, there is still a need for an ideal sensor to monitor its concentration in tissue. An ideal sensor should not interfere with the ongoing physiological process, while making fast, reliable, and repeatable measurements. We have designed a microelectrode for electrochemical NO measurement from tissue with relatively low interference and reliable results upon calibration. Details of electrode preparation and calibration procedure are explained along with an experiment to monitor effects of photodynamic therapy.
Dalbasti
Tayfun
T
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Ege, School of Medicine, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
Kilinc
Emrah
E
D000818:Animals; D002138:Calibration; D004563:Electrochemistry; D008839:Microelectrodes; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000378:metabolism*; D051381:Rats
D009569:Nitric Oxide