| Autor: |
Zhao Y; Carnegie Mellon University., Cheng Z; Carnegie Mellon University., Stefani C; Benaroya Research Institute., Skillman T; Immersive Science LLC., Klimas A; Carnegie Mellon University., Lee A; Carnegie Mellon University., DiBernardo E; Carnegie Mellon University., Mueller Brown K; Carnegie Mellon University., Milman T; Wills Eye Hospital and Jefferson University Hospital., Gallagher B; Carnegie Mellon University., Lagree K; Carnegie Mellon University., Jena B; Wayne State University School of Medicine., Pulido J; Wills Eye Hospital and Jefferson University Hospital., Filler S; Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center., Mitchell A; University of Georgia., Hiller L; Carnegie Mellon University., Lacy-Hulbert A; Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Research square [Res Sq] 2023 Mar 06. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 06. |
| DOI: |
10.21203/rs.3.rs-2637060/v1 |
| Abstrakt: |
Super-resolution optical imaging tools are crucial in microbiology to understand the complex structures and behavior of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. However, the capabilities of these tools, particularly when it comes to imaging pathogens and infected tissues, remain limited. We developed µMagnify, a nanoscale multiplexed imaging method for pathogens and infected tissues that are derived from an expansion microscopy technique with a universal biomolecular anchor. We formulated an enzyme cocktail specifically designed for robust cell wall digestion and expansion of microbial cells without distortion while efficiently retaining biomolecules suitable for high-plex fluorescence imaging with nanoscale precision. Additionally, we developed an associated virtual reality tool to facilitate the visualization and navigation of complex three-dimensional images generated by this method in an immersive environment allowing collaborative exploration among researchers around the world. µMagnify is a valuable imaging platform for studying how microbes interact with their host systems and enables development of new diagnosis strategies against infectious diseases. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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