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Apurva Mishra^1,2, Varuni Arora³

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Summary

Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy offers high spatiotemporal resolution for imaging complex cellular dynamics in 3D spheroid cultures. This advanced technique overcomes limitations of conventional microscopy, enabling deeper penetration and reduced phototoxicity for biological research.

Keywords:

3D biological imaging light-sheet microscopy optical sectioning selective plane illumination microscopy spheroid imaging

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Area of Science:

Cell Biology
Microscopy
Biophotonics

Background:

Cell biology research requires high spatiotemporal resolution imaging techniques.
3D spheroid cultures mimic physiological conditions but pose imaging challenges due to opacity.
Conventional microscopy struggles with deep penetration and phototoxicity in spheroids.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the development and advancements of light-sheet fluorescence microscopy.
To highlight its application in imaging 3D spheroid cultures.
To explore future trajectories of light-sheet microscopy.

Main Methods:

Review of light-sheet fluorescence microscopy techniques and modifications.
Discussion of applications in spheroid imaging.
Analysis of adaptive optics and AI/ML integration.

Main Results:

Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy provides high spatiotemporal resolution, fast imaging, and low phototoxicity.
It effectively images the opaque core of 3D spheroids due to deep penetration and low excitation intensity.
Modifications like adaptive optics and AI/ML integration enhance its capabilities.

Conclusions:

Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy is a powerful tool for visualizing complex cellular processes in 3D spheroids.
Its advancements address limitations of conventional microscopy for biological research.
Future developments promise further enhanced imaging capabilities for biological samples.