Visualization of human taste pathway by Diffusion Tensor Tractography and Arterial Spin Labeling
Project/Area Number |
21890184
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Research Field |
Pathobiological dentistry/Dental radiology
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Research Institution | Kyushu University |
Principal Investigator |
KAMI Yukiko Kyushu University, 歯学研究院, 助教 (60552023)
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Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2010
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Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2010)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥2,184,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,680,000、Indirect Cost: ¥504,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥949,000 (Direct Cost: ¥730,000、Indirect Cost: ¥219,000)
Fiscal Year 2009: ¥1,235,000 (Direct Cost: ¥950,000、Indirect Cost: ¥285,000)
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Keywords | 味覚 / fMRI / 拡散テンソルtractography / 血液スピンラベリング / MRI / 味覚伝導路 / 拡散テンソルtractgraphy |
Research Abstract |
We successfully segregated the taste area in the primary taste cortex in humans with fMRI. Diffusion tensor tractography visualized the part of the human taste pathway. Arterial spin labeling suggested that mastication increased the cerebral blood flow.
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