C. Reporter Gene Imaging
PET utilizes positron labeled molecules (probes) to
observe and measure the expression of genes [10]. The
retention of PET probes in tissues after administration of
reporter genes is a measure of reporter gene expression
which can be imaged with a PET scanner.
We have designed an animation of PET reporter gene
imaging using Adobe® Flash® Professional CS5. Built in tools (drawing, shading, marking, coloring, etc.) have been
used and a picture of a rat was used to signify an animal
subject. We have used ActionScript 3.0 to apply codes to the
animations’ objects.