System And Method For Imaging Myelin

摘要

The present invention provides a system and method for detecting myelin and myelin-related disease. For example, the invention is based upon the finding that the combined reflectance of an administered multi-wavelength laser light specifically detects myelinated fibers. It is demonstrated herein that the present system and method effectively detects myelin, myelin defects, and myelin pathology.

主权项

1. A method for imaging myelin comprising
administering a multi-wavelength laser light to a region of interest in a subject; collecting the reflected light from the sample, wherein the collected reflected light is indicative of myelin in the region of interest; and detecting the reflected light at each wavelength of the administered multi-wavelength laser light.