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Methods for array tomography with correlative light and electron microscopy

Methods for array tomography with correlative light and electron microscopy The three-dimensional ultra-structure is the comprehensive structure that cannot be observed from a two-dimensional electron micrograph. Array tomography is one method for three-dimensional electron microscopy. In this method, to obtain consecutive cross sections of tissue, connected consecutive sections of a resin block are mounted on a flat substrate, and these are observed with scanning electron microscopy. Although array tomography requires some bothersome manual procedures to prepare specimens, a recent study has introduced some techniques to ease specimen preparation. In addition, array tomography has some advantages compared with other three-dimensional electron microscopy techniques. For example, sections on the substrate are stored semi-eternally, so they can be observed at different magnifications. Furthermore, various staining methods, including post-embedding immunocytochemistry, can be adopted. In the present review, the preparation of specimens for array tomography, including ribbon collection and the staining method, and the adaptability for correlative light and electron microscopy are discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Medical Molecular Morphology Springer Journals

Methods for array tomography with correlative light and electron microscopy

Medical Molecular Morphology , Volume 52 (1) – May 31, 2018

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Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2018 by The Japanese Society for Clinical Molecular Morphology
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Pathology; Anatomy; Molecular Medicine
ISSN
1860-1480
eISSN
1860-1499
DOI
10.1007/s00795-018-0194-y
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Abstract

The three-dimensional ultra-structure is the comprehensive structure that cannot be observed from a two-dimensional electron micrograph. Array tomography is one method for three-dimensional electron microscopy. In this method, to obtain consecutive cross sections of tissue, connected consecutive sections of a resin block are mounted on a flat substrate, and these are observed with scanning electron microscopy. Although array tomography requires some bothersome manual procedures to prepare specimens, a recent study has introduced some techniques to ease specimen preparation. In addition, array tomography has some advantages compared with other three-dimensional electron microscopy techniques. For example, sections on the substrate are stored semi-eternally, so they can be observed at different magnifications. Furthermore, various staining methods, including post-embedding immunocytochemistry, can be adopted. In the present review, the preparation of specimens for array tomography, including ribbon collection and the staining method, and the adaptability for correlative light and electron microscopy are discussed.

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Medical Molecular MorphologySpringer Journals

Published: May 31, 2018

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