Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Brain Science Researches

doi:10.11938/cjmr20182702

Abstract

Abstract: Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, especially in vivo proton magnetic resonance spectrum (¹H MRS) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H NMR), has been increasingly used in brain science researches. There are pros and cons in ¹H MRS and ¹H NMR with respect to experiment design, sample preparation and data processing. In this review, we summarized and discussed the recent progresses of these two techniques in the ends of application range, sample preparation, quantification and data analysis. The work will provide a reference and insights for neuroscience researchers who are interested in using magnetic resonance spectroscopy for metabolic studies of the brain.

Key words: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, in vivo spectrum, brain science, metabolism

CLC Number:

O482.53

LIU Tao-tao, WANG Jie, GUO Xiang-yang. Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Brain Science Researches[J]. Chinese Journal of Magnetic Resonance, 2020, 37(2): 232-240.

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