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X-ray fluorescence microscopy methods for biological tissues.

M Jake Pushie1, Nicole J Sylvain1,2, Huishu Hou1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5E5 Canada.

Metallomics : Integrated Biometal Science
|May 5, 2022
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Synchrotron X-ray fluorescence microscopy maps trace elements in diverse biological samples. Careful sample preparation is crucial to avoid altering elemental distributions and ensure accurate results.

Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Synchrotron X-ray fluorescence microscopy (SXRFM) is a powerful technique for elemental mapping in biological specimens.
  • It accommodates various sample types, including fossils, tissues (fixed, fresh, live), and cells.
  • The method offers chemical specificity to elemental distribution data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of sample preparation and data acquisition for SXRFM.
  • To guide new users in applying SXRFM to novel research areas.
  • To highlight potential pitfalls in sample preparation that can affect elemental data.

Main Methods:

  • Review of synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence microscopy techniques.
  • Discussion of sample preparation methods for biological specimens.
Keywords:
X-ray fluorescence microscopyXFIXFMbiological sampleschemical speciationimagingmapping

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  • Analysis of data acquisition strategies and quality improvement considerations.

    • Main Results:

    • Common biological sample preparation methods can inadvertently alter elemental distributions and concentrations.
    • Understanding pretreatment effects is key to accurate elemental mapping.
    • Identification of common artifacts in SXRFM data due to sample preparation.

    Conclusions:

    • SXRFM is versatile for elemental analysis in biology but requires meticulous sample handling.
    • Awareness of sample preparation artifacts is essential for reliable SXRFM results.
    • This work offers guidance for optimizing SXRFM applications in new biological investigations.