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1Nanodelivery Systems and Devices Branch, Cancer Imaging Program, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States.
ACS Nano
|April 21, 2026
Summary
Super-resolution structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) offers advanced insights into how nanoparticles enter cells and move within them. This technique is crucial for improving cancer nanomedicine delivery efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Microscopy
Background:
- Understanding nanoparticle (NP) internalization and intracellular trafficking is vital for effective cancer nanomedicine.
- Advances in microscopy and labeling have improved knowledge, but higher resolution is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of super-resolution structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) in studying NP endocytosis and intracellular trafficking.
- To highlight SR-SIM's utility in investigating therapeutic nanomedicine delivery.
Main Methods:
- Super-resolution structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) enables imaging of biological structures at ~10 nm.
- SR-SIM provides faster, gentler live-cell imaging compared to other super-resolution techniques.
Main Results:
- SR-SIM facilitates in-depth investigation of endocytic pathways, from coat formation to endosomal maturation.
- It allows detailed analysis of intracellular processes relevant to nanomedicine delivery.
Conclusions:
- SR-SIM is a powerful tool for elucidating the complex endocytosis and trafficking of nanomedicines.
- This review serves as a practical guide to SR-SIM applications in nanomedicine research.
