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Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Cell Biology
  • Microscopy

Background:

  • 3D single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) is limited in thicker specimens due to conventional imaging and labeling constraints.
  • Achieving high precision and density for resolving crowded structures in 3D remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend the utility of 3D SMLM into thicker biological samples.
  • To enable high-precision, ultrahigh-labeling density imaging in 3D.
  • To develop a versatile platform for super-resolution correlative imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Combined lattice light-sheet microscopy with novel, freely diffusing, cell-permeable chemical probes targeting DNA, intracellular membranes, or plasma membranes.
  • Performed multicolor localization microscopy on samples up to 20 micrometers thick.
  • Demonstrated super-resolution correlative imaging using protein-specific photoactivable fluorophores.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high-localization precision and ultrahigh-labeling density in 3D SMLM within thick specimens.
  • Successfully imaged complex biological structures in dividing cells and zebrafish neuromast organs.
  • Showcased a single-platform alternative to correlative light-electron microscopy for large-volume imaging.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method significantly broadens the biological applications of 3D SMLM.
  • This approach offers a powerful tool for visualizing intricate cellular architectures with unprecedented detail.
  • Provides a versatile and compatible platform for advanced correlative super-resolution microscopy.