Application of Specific Brain Function Evaluation by Optical Topography
10.1265/ehpm.8.29
- Author:
Akiko OBATA
;
Kanehisa MORIMOTO
;
Tatsuya TAKESHITA
;
Yuriko ISSHIKI
;
Masahiro TODA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
brain function;
optical topography;
finger tapping;
alcohol;
ALDH2 genotypes
- MeSH:
brain function;
seconds;
Landscapes;
Pulmonary evaluation;
Function
- From:Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
2003;8(1):29-32
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
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 each ALDH2 genotype. Results: Different hemodynamic changes in the motor cortex were observed among the ALDH2 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.
