Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Protein Complex Assembly02:41

Protein Complex Assembly

16.8K
Proteins can form homomeric complexes with another unit of the same protein or heteromeric complexes with different types.  Most protein complexes self-assemble spontaneously via ordered pathways, while some proteins need assembly factors that guide their proper assembly. Despite the crowded intracellular environment, proteins usually interact with their correct partners and form functional complexes.
Many viruses self-assemble into a fully functional unit using the infected host cell to...
16.8K
Dimensional Analysis03:40

Dimensional Analysis

65.1K
Dimensional analysis, also known as the factor label method, is a versatile approach for mathematical operations. The main principle behind this approach is: the units of quantities must be subjected to the same mathematical operations as their associated numbers. This method can be applied to computations ranging from simple unit conversions to more complex and multi-step calculations involving several different quantities and their units.
Conversion Factors and Dimensional Analysis
The unit...
65.1K
Spindle Assembly02:50

Spindle Assembly

4.3K
Spindle assembly occurs through three, often coexisting, pathways – the centrosome-mediated pathway, the chromatin-mediated pathway, and the microtubule-mediated pathway – collectively contributing to form a robust spindle apparatus.
In most cells, centrosomes are the primary microtubule nucleation centers. In the centrosome-mediated pathway, the G2-prophase transition triggers centrosome maturation and increased microtubule nucleation. Progressive nucleation results in a...
4.3K
Oligosaccharide Assembly01:24

Oligosaccharide Assembly

3.7K
Protein glycosylation starts in the ER lumen and continues in the Golgi apparatus. Glycosyltransferases catalyze the addition of sugar molecules or glycosylation of proteins. Usually, these enzymes add sugars to the hydroxyl groups of selected serine or threonine residues to form O-linked glycans or the amino groups of asparagine residues to form N-linked glycans. Different positions on the same polypeptide chain can contain differently linked glycans.
Multiple sugar molecules that may or may...
3.7K
Mnemonic Devices01:23

Mnemonic Devices

443
Mnemonic devices are cognitive tools that facilitate memory retention by linking new information to familiar patterns or organizational strategies. These techniques are beneficial for remembering complex or lengthy sets of information by simplifying and structuring them in easily retrievable ways.
Acronyms
Acronyms are created by using the initial letters of a series of words to form a new word or phrase. This approach condenses complex information into a single, memorable entity. For example,...
443
Non-ohmic Devices00:51

Non-ohmic Devices

1.5K
In most substances, the current flow is proportional to the voltage applied to it. A simple relationship between the values of current, voltage, and resistance is known as Ohm's law. Nonohmic devices do not exhibit a linear relationship between voltage and current. One such device is the semiconducting circuit element known as a diode. A diode is a circuit device that allows current flow in only one direction.
Consider a simple circuit consisting of a battery, a diode, and a resistor. A...
1.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Study on Vibration and Acoustic Protection of Indium EUV Filters for Space Payloads.

Micromachines·2026
Same author

A study on the effects of garlic residue-jujube complex on antioxidant capacity, intestinal microbiota, and meat quality of meat ducks.

Poultry science·2026
Same author

Alcohol Consumption and Age-Specific Risk of Esophageal Cancer: Prospective Cohort Study.

JMIR public health and surveillance·2026
Same author

Prognostic value of NLR versus PLR and LMR in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis.

BMC oral health·2026
Same author

A Five-Gene PANoptosis Signature Correlates with Immune Infiltration and Secondary Brain Injury in Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

International journal of general medicine·2026
Same author

Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome combined with left middle cerebral artery occlusion and unilateral imaging involvement: A case report.

Radiology case reports·2025
Same journal

Gaussian-modulated continuous-variable quantum key distribution over 60 km fiber using an integrated silicon photonic receiver.

Optics letters·2026
Same journal

E2E-OCT: end-to-end joint learning model using optical coherence tomography images for vocal cord leukoplakia diagnosis.

Optics letters·2026
Same journal

Holographic generation of panoramic 3D scenes by concave ellipsoidal mirror reflection.

Optics letters·2026
Same journal

Dual-pilot phase recovery with pair-wise maximum-ratio combining for coherent PONs.

Optics letters·2026
Same journal

Mapping the whispering gallery modes of a CaF<sub>2</sub> disk resonator with half-tapered fibers to estimate the fundamental mode volume.

Optics letters·2026
Same journal

Quantitative estimation of deep-subwavelength scale via dark-field scattering axial energy concentration decay profiles.

Optics letters·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 9, 2026

Author Spotlight: Development of a Scaffold-Free Acoustic Assembly Method for High-Quality 3D Cell Spheroid Culture
05:17

Author Spotlight: Development of a Scaffold-Free Acoustic Assembly Method for High-Quality 3D Cell Spheroid Culture

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.6K

Self-assembly three-dimensional optical devices: from microsphere to microlens array.

Hui Ding, Ying Yue, Chunyang Han

    Optics Letters
    |June 2, 2018
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Researchers developed a simple self-assembly method to create 3D micro optical devices from silica nanoparticles. These novel devices, including microspheres and microlens arrays, show promise for advanced optical applications.

    More Related Videos

    Fabrication of Polymer Microspheres for Optical Resonator and Laser Applications
    08:06

    Fabrication of Polymer Microspheres for Optical Resonator and Laser Applications

    Published on: June 2, 2017

    14.6K
    Multiplexed Fluorescent Microarray for Human Salivary Protein Analysis Using Polymer Microspheres and Fiber-optic Bundles
    08:50

    Multiplexed Fluorescent Microarray for Human Salivary Protein Analysis Using Polymer Microspheres and Fiber-optic Bundles

    Published on: October 10, 2013

    12.1K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Feb 9, 2026

    Author Spotlight: Development of a Scaffold-Free Acoustic Assembly Method for High-Quality 3D Cell Spheroid Culture
    05:17

    Author Spotlight: Development of a Scaffold-Free Acoustic Assembly Method for High-Quality 3D Cell Spheroid Culture

    Published on: October 13, 2023

    1.6K
    Fabrication of Polymer Microspheres for Optical Resonator and Laser Applications
    08:06

    Fabrication of Polymer Microspheres for Optical Resonator and Laser Applications

    Published on: June 2, 2017

    14.6K
    Multiplexed Fluorescent Microarray for Human Salivary Protein Analysis Using Polymer Microspheres and Fiber-optic Bundles
    08:50

    Multiplexed Fluorescent Microarray for Human Salivary Protein Analysis Using Polymer Microspheres and Fiber-optic Bundles

    Published on: October 10, 2013

    12.1K

    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Nanotechnology
    • Optical Engineering

    Background:

    • Self-assembly offers a promising route for fabricating complex nanostructures.
    • Controlling nanoparticle interactions is key to achieving desired morphologies.
    • Micro optical devices are crucial for miniaturized photonic systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a rapid, ultrasimple method for creating 3D micro optical devices.
    • To explore the fabrication of diverse micro optical device morphologies via silica nanoparticle self-assembly.
    • To demonstrate the optical functionalities of the self-assembled devices.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized silica nanoparticle self-assembly in a face-centered cubic (fcc) structure.
    • Controlled hydrophobic interactions to direct self-assembly into specific morphologies (microspheres, hemispheres).
    • Characterized optical properties using whispering gallery mode excitation and imaging system insertion.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully fabricated 3D micro optical devices with controllable morphologies.
    • Demonstrated microspheres exhibiting whispering gallery modes for resonant cavity applications.
    • Validated microlens arrays for imaging system performance.
    • Integrated secondary phase infiltration to enhance device functionality.

    Conclusions:

    • Ultrasimple self-assembly provides an efficient pathway for manufacturing multifunctional micro optical devices.
    • The developed method enables the creation of miniature optical components with tailored properties.
    • This approach opens new avenues for advanced photonic device fabrication.