Figure 1. µCT data allows for unrestricted viewing of vascular networks and can be used to perform linear vessel measurements.

Manipulations of µCT data sets allow viewing of differing levels of vascular detail as well as unrestricted orientations. (A) Adult mouse kidney with digital threshold set to highlight only major vessels, sagittal view. (B) Adult mouse kidney with digital threshold levels set to highlight fine vessels, sagittal view. (C–D) Adult mouse kidney vasculature viewed in coronal (C) and sagittal (D) orientation. (E–H) Linear length measurements performed on Microfil perfused vessels in the cortical region of the mouse kidney. Vessel diameters of 140 µm (E) are shown progressively, down to 50 µm (H).