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Laterality and aging of thalamic subregions measured by diffusion tensor imaging

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Thalamic nuclei are comprised of fibers connecting associated cortical regions, and abnormalities of the thalamus are correlated with abnormalities in cognition and behavior. Some previous studies showed the laterality of the whole thalamus and the regional differences among thalamic nuclei. This led us to assess regional characteristics in five major subregions of both sides of the thalamus using diffusion-tensor imaging. Statistically significant lateralities and regional differences were found among the thalamic subregions. Age has a significant correlation with diffusion-tensor imaging metrics where their projection areas are thought to be vulnerable to normal aging. Our results confirmed that the thalamic subregions behave independently, and their respective microstructures warrant further investigations.

Source: Neuroreport

DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0b013e3281c10e27

Authors: Miho Ota, Takayuki Obata, Yoshihide Akine, Hiroshi Ito, Ryohei Matsumoto, Hiroo Ikehira, Takashi Asada, Tetsuya Suhara

Institutions: National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Institute for Radiological Science, University of Tsukuba

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2075519447

FWCI: 1.05

Cites: 22

Cited by: 19

Related to: 10