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    • Metal biochemistry
    • Cellular processes
    • Analytical techniques

    Background:

    • Metal ions are essential for numerous biological processes, influencing development, health, and disease.
    • Understanding metal distribution, concentration, and flux is fundamental to comprehending cellular functions.
    • A gap exists in comprehensively analyzing metal quantity, chemical state, and spatial location within biological systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review state-of-the-art imaging technologies for metal analysis in biological systems.
    • To guide researchers in selecting appropriate techniques for studying metal biology.
    • To highlight advancements in achieving sensitivity, selectivity, and spatial resolution in metal imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of various imaging approaches for metals, ranging from whole tissues to subcellular organelles.
    • Exploration of techniques for mapping metal turnover, protein association, and redox state.
    • Focus on micro- and nano-scale imaging advancements for multi-dimensional and in vivo analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Current imaging technologies offer diverse capabilities for metal analysis in biological contexts.
    • Technological progress enables multi-dimensional and in vivo metal measurements.
    • The review emphasizes the importance of balancing sensitivity, selectivity, and spatial resolution.

    Conclusions:

    • Advanced metal imaging technologies are crucial for novel insights into metal biology.
    • Choosing the right analytical techniques is key to a comprehensive understanding of metal-dependent cellular processes.
    • Future directions focus on in vivo, multi-dimensional imaging while preserving native biochemical environments.