OBJECTIVES: To use the evaluation of a specific brain function obtained by optical topography. This system uses a non invasive method to measure brain function unlike other major systems. METHODS: Twelve optical fibers were attached to the subject's head. Hemodynamic changes in the motor cortex were measured during finger tapping before and after alcohol intake for eachALDH2 genotype. RESULTS: Different hemodynamic changes in the motor cortex were observed among, theALDH2 genotypes. CONCLUSIONS: Optical topography is a useful tool for evaluating specific brain functions. Further research is needed on the relations between various environmental factors and brain functions by optical topography.
OBJECTIVES: To use the evaluation of a specific brain function obtained by optical topography. This system uses a non invasive method to measure brain function unlike other major systems. METHODS: Twelve optical fibers were attached to the subject's head. Hemodynamic changes in the motor cortex were measured during finger tapping before and after alcohol intake for eachALDH2 genotype. RESULTS: Different hemodynamic changes in the motor cortex were observed among, theALDH2 genotypes. CONCLUSIONS: Optical topography is a useful tool for evaluating specific brain functions. Further research is needed on the relations between various environmental factors and brain functions by optical topography.
Authors: I Miyai; H C Tanabe; I Sase; H Eda; I Oda; I Konishi; Y Tsunazawa; T Suzuki; T Yanagida; K Kubota Journal: Neuroimage Date: 2001-11 Impact factor: 6.556
Authors: Y Mizoi; Y Tatsuno; J Adachi; M Kogame; T Fukunaga; S Fujiwara; S Hishida; I Ijiri Journal: Pharmacol Biochem Behav Date: 1983 Impact factor: 3.533