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  • Cell surface receptor nanoclusters are implicated in signal transduction.
  • T cell receptor (TCR) clustering influences signaling efficiency and antigen discrimination.
  • The capability of SMLM to detect these nanoclusters has been debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the detection limits of SMLM for nanocluster identification.
  • To review evidence for nanoclusters from complementary biophysical techniques.
  • To provide an outlook on future data analysis for understanding molecular self-organization in signaling.

Main Methods:

  • Review of SMLM detection limits, considering physical constraints and data processing algorithms.
  • Analysis of evidence from complementary experimental techniques.
  • Literature synthesis on nanocluster detection and biological significance.

Main Results:

  • SMLM's ability to detect nanoclusters is constrained by physical resolution and data analysis parameters.
  • Complementary techniques provide supporting evidence for the existence of receptor nanoclusters.
  • The precise role and detection of nanoclusters require further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • The detection of nanoclusters using SMLM requires careful consideration of its limitations.
  • Further advancements in data analysis are needed to fully elucidate the role of molecular self-organization in cell signaling.
  • Integrating SMLM with other methods is crucial for validating nanocluster observations.