Calcium Imaging Characterize the Neurobiological Effect of Terahertz Radiation in Zebrafish Larvae.

ABSTRACT: (1) Objective: To explore the neurobiological effects of terahertz (THz) radiation on zebrafish larvae using calcium (Ca²⁺) imaging technology. (2) Methods: Zebrafish larvae at 7 days post fertilization (dpf) were exposed to THz radiation for 10 or 20 min; the frequency was 2.52 THz and the amplitude 50 mW/cm². The behavioral experiments, neural Ca²⁺ imaging, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) of the dopamine-related genes were conducted following the irradiation. (3) Results: Compared with the control group, the behavioral experiments demonstrated that THz radiation significantly increased the distance travelled and speed of zebrafish larvae. In addition, the maximum acceleration and motion frequency were elevated in the 20 min radiation gro

SUBMITTER: Song X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10537331 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature