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The effect of the baicalin, a bio-active flavonoid extracted from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, on the carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver fibrosis was investigated. To compare the effect of baicalin on the liver fibrosis, five different groups of rats treated by 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg baicalin were studied. Upon CCl4 treatment, the levels of procollagen type III, aspartate aminotransferase, aminotransferase, hyaluronic acid, and hydroxyproline were significantly increased, whereas the superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase content were decreased. These changes in the biochemical parameters, which are associated with liver function, were significantly attenuated by the baicalin treatment, suggesting that baicalin can suppress the liver fibrosis induced by CCl4. Moreover, the histological staining analysis demonstrated that baicalin could effectively inhibit the degree of liver cell injury. The protein expression of AKT/JAK2/ERK in the serum were markedly increased by CCl4 but suppressed by the treatment of baicalin in a dose-dependent manner, implying that baicalin can attenuated cell apoptosis induced by CCl4. Overall, these results suggest that baicalin effectively protects hepatocytes from the CCl4 oxidative damage, likely due to the inhibition of free radical generation and cell apoptosis during the liver injury. 相似文献
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YONGDAE YOON SOONJAE HWANG FATEMA TUJ SAIMA MOON YOUNG KIM SOON KOO BAIK YOUNG WOO EOM 《Biocell》2023,47(3):669-676
Background: Activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are closely involved in the initiation, perpetuation, and
resolution of liver fibrosis. Pro-inflammatory cytokine levels are positively correlated with the transition from liver
injury to fibrogenesis and contribute to HSC pathophysiology in liver fibrosis. Methods: In this study, we investigated
the effect of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1β on the proliferation and signaling pathways involved
in fibrogenesis in LX-2 cells, an HSC cell line, using western blotting and cell proliferation assays. Results: IL-1β
increased the proliferation rate and α-smooth muscle actin (SMA) expression of LX-2 cells in a dose-dependent
manner. Within 1 h after IL-1β treatment, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), p38, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)
signaling was activated in LX-2 cells. Subsequently, protein kinase B (AKT) phosphorylation and an increase in α-
SMA expression were observed in LX-2 cells. Each inhibitor of JNK, p38, or NF-κB decreased cell proliferation, AKT
phosphorylation, and α-SMA expression in IL-1β-treated LX-2 cells. Conclusion: These results indicate that JNK,
p38, and NF-κB signals converge at AKT phosphorylation, leading to LX-2 activation by IL-1β. Therefore, the AKT
signaling pathway can be used as a target for alleviating liver fibrosis by the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β. 相似文献
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Laird DW Jordan K Thomas T Qin H Fistouris P Shao Q 《Microscopy research and technique》2001,52(3):263-272
In order to examine connexin transport, assembly, and turnover in living cells, we tagged green fluorescent protein or its color variants to several members of the connexin family of proteins. When green fluorescent protein was tagged to the carboxyl terminal end of connexin43 (Cx43-GFP), the resulting fusion protein was transported and assembled into functional gap junctions. However, when GFP was tagged to the amino terminal end of Cx43 (GFP-Cx43), this chimera was biosynthesized, transported to the plasma membrane, but failed to form gap junction channels that could transfer Lucifer yellow. Single cells that expressed Cx43-GFP were capable of transporting this fusion protein to the cell surface in the absence of cell-cell contact. Imaging of Cx43-yellow (Y)FP (Cx43-YFP) was quite efficient; however, the low quantum yield Cx43-BFP and the requirement for ultraviolet excitation made this chimera less suitable for time-lapse imaging. Cx43-cyan C(FP) (Cx43-CFP) was more suitable for imaging than Cx43-blue (B)FP and could be effectively separated from Cx43-YFP. The versatility of tagging GFP to the carboxyl terminal end of other members of the connexin family was established when Cx32-GFP and Cx26-YFP were found to assemble into gap junctions capable of transferring Lucifer yellow. Finally, we are examining the effectiveness of using a new red fluorescent protein (DsRed) fused to connexins in combination with Cx-GFP to simultaneously examine the kinetics, transport and turnover of two connexins. Together, our studies suggest that tagging fluorescent proteins to the carboxyl terminal end of connexins is an effective and valuable approach for studying the life cycle and dynamics of connexins in living cells. 相似文献
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An organic compound containing S, N, B, and O was synthesised by reacting 2‐mercaptobenzothiazole and formalin in ethanol solution, the resulting product then being reacted with butanol and boric acid in toluene solution. The tribological performance of the novel compound when added to liquid paraffin was evaluated using a four‐ball tester and a ring‐on‐block machine. The relationship between performance and concentration was analysed, and the results show that the compound possesses good antiwear and load‐carrying abilities. The mechanism of action of the additive was investigated using X‐ray photo‐electron spectroscopy (XPS). Surface analysis indicated the formation of a protective film containing FeSO4, an organo‐sulphur compound, FeS2, borate, and an organonitrogen compound. This protective film formed during sliding processes contributes to the increase in wear resistance. 相似文献
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Role of spermatogonial stem cells extract in transdifferentiation of 5‐Aza‐2′‐deoxycytidine‐treated bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells into germ‐like cells
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Ebrahim Kharizinejad Bagher Minaee Zanganeh Neda Khanlarkhani Keywan Mortezaee Tayebeh Rastegar Maryam Baazm Farid Abolhassani Seyed Mehdi Sajjadi Mahdieh Hajian Fereshte Aliakbari Mohammad Barbarestani 《Microscopy research and technique》2016,79(5):365-373
As one of the induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) methods, spermatogonial stem cells (SSCS) extract is considered as new approach in stem cell therapy of infertility. 5‐aza‐2′‐deoxycytidine (5‐aza‐dC) inhibits methyltransferase enzyme, and induces gene reprogramming; herein, the effects of SSCS extract incubation in 5‐aza‐dC‐treated bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) has been surveyed. BMMSCs were isolated from femurs of three to four weeks old male NMRI mice, and the cells at passage three were treated with 2 µM 5‐aza‐dC for 72 hours. SSCs were isolated, cultured, and harvested at passage three to collect SSCS extract; BMMSCs were then incubated with SSCS extract in the three time periods: 72 hours, one week and two weeks. There were five groups: control, sham, extract, 5‐aza‐dC and extract‐5‐aza‐dC. After one week of incubation, flow cytometry and real‐time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) exhibited high levels of expression for β1‐ and α6‐integrins and promyelocytic leukaemia zinc finger (PLZF) in extract and extract‐5‐aza‐dC groups (P < 0.05 vs. control and 5‐aza‐dC), and cells in these two groups had two forms of morphology, round and fusiform, similar to germ‐like cells. 5‐aza‐dC had no significant effects during the three time periods of evaluation. These data disclose the effectiveness of SSCs extract incubation in transdifferentiation of BMMSCs into germ‐like cells; this strategy could introduce a new approach for treatment of male infertility in clinic. Microsc. Res. Tech. 79:365–373, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. 相似文献
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Local rotations due to mixed‐type misfit dislocation at α‐Fe2O3/α‐Al2O3 heterostructure interface
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The misfit dislocations at α‐Fe2O3/α‐Al2O3 heterostructure interfaces were investigated by high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), geometric phase analysis (GPA) and dislocation density tensor analysis. When imaged along the [110] direction, the misfit dislocation core is a mixed‐type, which can be characterised by one extra (102) plane and one extra (104) plane of α‐Al2O3. Dislocation density tensor analysis gave a very high accuracy in determining the corresponding Burgers vectors of two extra half‐planes. By comparing the measured Burgers vectors with theoretical ones, we are able to determine local rotations in the dislocation core region: the (102) plane is rotated clockwise 6.25° and the (104) plane is rotated anticlockwise 4.81°. Such a local rotation is favourable from the viewpoint of both energy and function to relax lattice misfit. 相似文献
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Testing feasibility of an accurate microscopic assessment of macrovesicular steatosis in liver allograft biopsies by smartphone add‐on lenses
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Manuela Cesaretti Nicolas Poté Federica Dondero François Cauchy Anne Sophie Schneck Olivier Soubrane Valerie Paradis Alberto Diaspro Andrea Antonini 《Microscopy research and technique》2018,81(1):58-63
Light microscopy is an essential tool in histological examination of tissue samples. However, the required equipment for a correct and rapid diagnosis is sometimes unavailable. Smartphones and mobile phone networks are widespread, and could be used for diagnostic imaging and telemedicine. Macrovesicular steatosis (MS) is a major risk factor for liver graft failure, and is only assessable by microscopic examination of a frozen tissue section. The aim of this study was to compare the microscopic assessment of MS in liver allograft biopsies by a smartphone with eyepiece adaptor (BLIPS device) to standard light microscopy. Forty liver graft biopsies were evaluated in transmitted light, using an Iphone 5s and 4 different mini‐objective, add‐on lenses. A significant correlation was reported between the two different approaches for graft MS assessment (Spearman's correlation coefficient: rs = 0.946; p < .001). Smartphone with eyepiece adaptor had similar discriminatory power to identify MS in liver grafts than standard light microscopy. Based on these findings, a smartphone integrated with a low‐cost eyepiece adaptor can achieve adequate accuracy in the assessment of MS in liver graft, and could be used as an alternative to standard light microscope when unavailable. 相似文献
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Ramar Manikandan Raman Thiagarajan Sivagnanam Beulaja Mullaivanam Ramasamy Sivakumar Velayutham Meiyalagan Ramalingam Sundaram Munusamy Arumugam 《Microscopy research and technique》2011,74(4):301-307
The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanism of an action of compound isolated from Vitex negundo in streptozotocin‐induced diabetic mice. Light microscopic examination of liver, kidney and pancreatic sections of streptozotocin‐induced diabetic mice showed changes like coarsening of acinar cells of endoplasmic reticulum, destruction of β‐cells, and alteration in their secretory function were observed in the pancreas. Changes like dilation of vein, unusual concentric arrangement of hepatocytes, and liver fibrosis were observed in the liver. Thickening of tubules and expansion of glomerulus were observed in kidneys. All these altered parameters were reversed close to normal condition upon treatment using idopyranose. The results show the antidiabetic potential of idopyranose. Interestingly, liver, kidney, and pancreatic sections of diabetic mice fed with the isolated 1, 2 di‐substituted idopyranose showed regeneration of hepatocytes, nephrocytes, as well as β‐cells and acinar region appeared normal with increased numbers of β‐cells. To understand the probable mechanism of action of 1, 2 di‐substituted idopyranose, we analyzed proinflammatory inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and nuclear factor‐kappa B (NF‐κB) expression by immunohistochemistry and the results showed an increased iNOS and NF‐κB levels in streptozotocin‐induced diabetic liver, kidney and pancreas. Such high iNOS and NF‐κB levels were inhibited in 1, 2 di‐substituted idopyranose treated mice. The results suggest that 1, 2 di‐substituted idopyranose helps in the protection of hepatocytes, nephrocytes and pancreatic β‐cells probably by its action against NF‐κB and iNOS mediated inflammation in streptozotocin‐induced diabetes. Microsc. Res. Tech., 2011. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. 相似文献
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Giulia Ferrara Antonio Salvaggio Roberta Pecoraro Elena Maria Scalisi Andrea Maria Presti Giuliana Impellizzeri Maria Violetta Brundo 《Microscopy research and technique》2020,83(4):332-337
The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) by short‐term toxicity tests in Apis mellifera, considered an excellent bioindicator organism mainly due to its sensitivity. Bees have been exposed to several concentrations of TiO2NPs (1 × 10?3, 1 × 10?4, 1 × 10?5, 1 × 10?6 mg/10 ml) for 10 days. Morphostructural and histological assays were done on gut and honey sac. The research of exposure biomarkers like metallothioneins 1 (MT1) and Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP70) was performed to verify if a detoxification mechanism has been activated in the exposed animals. No histological alteration on the epithelium of the gut and honey sac were observed in exposed samples. A significant positivity for anti‐MT1 antibody was observed only in the honey sac cells. A weak positivity for HSP70 was observed in both structures analyzed. In several studies have shown the non‐toxicity of TiO2NPs on other model organisms, in our study, titanium dioxide nanoparticles was proven to be highly toxic at the highest concentration tested (100% of lethality to 1 × 10?3 mg/10 ml) and moderately toxic at lower concentrations. Honey bees proved to be excellent models for study of NPs toxicity and for monitoring environment. 相似文献
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Three‐dimensional Co‐culture of hepatic progenitor cells and mesenchymal stem cells in vitro and in vivo
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Li Zhong Juhua Gou Nian Deng Hao Shen Tongchuan He Bing‐Qiang Zhang 《Microscopy research and technique》2015,78(8):688-696
Introduction: Here we co‐cultured hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to investigate whether the co‐culture environments could increase hepatocytes form. Methods: Three‐dimensional (3D) co‐culture model of HPCs and MSCs was developed and morphological features of cells were continuously observed. Hepatocyte specific markers Pou5f1/Oct4, AFP, CK‐18 and Alb were analyzed to confirm the differentiation of HPCs. The mRNA expression of CK‐18 and Alb was analyzed by RT‐PCR to investigate the influence of co‐culture model to the terminal differentiation process of mature hepatocytes. The functional properties of hepatocyte‐like cells were detected by continuously monitoring the albumin secretion using Gaussia luciferase assays. Scaffolds with HPCs and MSCs were implanted into nude mouse subcutaneously to set up the in vivo co‐culture model. Results: Although two groups formed smooth spheroids and high expressed of CK‐18 and Alb, hybrid spheroids had more regular structures and higher cell density. CK‐18 and Alb mRNA were at a relatively higher expression level in co‐culture system during the whole cultivation time (P < 0.05). Albumin secretion rates in the hybrid spheroids had been consistently higher than that in the mono‐culture spheroids (P < 0.05). In vivo, the hepatocyte‐like cells were consistent with the morphological features of mature hepatocytes and more well‐differentiated hepatocyte‐like cells were observed in the co‐culture group. Conclusions: HPCs and MSCs co‐culture system is an efficient way to form well‐differentiated hepatocyte‐like cells, hence, may be helpful to the cell therapy of hepatic tissues and alleviate the problem of hepatocytes shortage. Microsc. Res. Tech. 78:688–696, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. 相似文献
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The influence of lead nanoparticles on the morpho‐functional changes of rat liver during the postexposure period
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Vasyl Aleksiichuk Sergiy Omelchuk Liudmyla Sokurenko Rostyslav Kaminsky Oleksandr Kovalchuk Yuri Chaikovsky 《Microscopy research and technique》2018,81(7):781-788
Lead as any heavy metals may be found in soil, water, air, and is used in everyday life. Once in the body, it causes toxic effect, making the liver, which is one of the main organs of detoxification, suffer. Recently, the study of the action of not only ionic forms of lead, but also its nanoparticles, has become topical. The study aims at determining changes in the liver of rats and biochemical changes in their blood both at late term of exposure to nanoparticles of lead compounds and in the post‐exposure period. The study was performed on 120 male rats of Wistar line, which were divided into two series, each series containing four groups. The first and the second groups of animals were intraperitoneally injected with colloidal solution of nanoparticles of lead sulfide of 10 and 30 nm in size, and the third group were intraperitoneally injected with a solution of lead nitrate. The fourth group of animals served as control. In the first series, the investigated substances were administered 60 times within 12 weeks. In the second series, after 60‐fold administration of the investigated substances, the exposure was discontibued and animals were observed for 6 weeks—overall duration of 18 weeks. Histological, morphometrical and biochemical methods were used. The body weight was reduced in the rats exposed to PbSnano1 at week 12 of experiment and in rats exposed to both PbSnano1 and Pb(NO3)2 in the second series. Absolute liver weight increased at week 12 of experiment in all experimental groups. In the second series this value almost reached that of the control level. Relative liver weight in the animals of all experimental groups was higher than that in the control at week 12 of experiment. In the second series this value remained higher in rats exposed to PbSnano1. After 12 weeks of exposure dystrophic changes in the liver were found in all experimental groups. At week 6 after the exposure (the second series) destructive changes in the liver decreased. Total protein, albumin, glucose, total lipids, cholesterol, triglycerides content in blood serum corresponded with morphological data. The experiment has demonstrated that the 12 weeks long exposure to lead nanoparticles had harmful effect on the liver. Within the postexposure 6‐weeks period structural changes in the liver and biochemical changes in blood serum decreased. Biochemical changes in blood serum corresponded to the morphological data. By many parameters PbSnano1 had more pronounced harmful effect. Toxicity of PbSnano2 and Pb(NO3)2 were comparable. 相似文献
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Sofia Berezina Alla Alexandrovna Il'icheva Lyudmila Ivanovna Podzorova Ştefan Ţălu 《Microscopy research and technique》2015,78(9):840-846
The objective of this study was to characterize the three‐dimensional (3D) surface micromorphology of the ceramics produced from nanoparticles of alumina and tetragonal zirconia (t‐ZrO2) with addition of Ca+2 for sintering improvement. The 3D surface roughness of samples was studied by atomic force microscopy (AFM), fractal analysis of the 3D AFM‐images, and statistical analysis of surface roughness parameters. Cube counting method, based on the linear interpolation type, applied for AFM data was used for fractal analysis. The morphology of non‐modified ceramic sample was characterized by the rather big (1–2 μm) grains of α‐Al2O3 phase with a habit close to hexagonal drowned in solid solution of t‐ZrO2 with smooth surface. The pattern surfaces of modified composite content a little amount of elongated prismatic grains with composition close to the phase of СаСеAl3О7 as well as hexahedral α‐Al2O3‐grains. Fractal dimension, D, as well as height values distribution have been determined for the surfaces of the samples with and without modifying. It can be concluded that the smoothest surface is of the modified samples with Ca+2 modifier but the most regular one is of the non‐modified samples. A connection was observed between the surface morphology and the physical properties as assessed in previous works. Microsc. Res. Tech. 78:840–846, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. 相似文献
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Huang Baokun Tian Yanjie Li Zuowei Gao Shuquin Li Zhaokai 《Instruments and Experimental Techniques》2007,50(2):282-285
A liquid-core optical fiber is used to measure the temperature from the intensity ratio of Ramanscattering lines. CCl4 doped with benzene, which ensures conditions for the total internal reflection, serves as the fiber core. Measurements were performed at three Raman-scattering lines in CCl4: 218, 314, and 459 cm?1. The results obtained at 459 cm?1 best correspond to the actual temperature. The advantages of using a liquidcore optical fiber and factors affecting the measurement results are discussed. 相似文献
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Real‐space observation of strong metal‐support interaction: state‐of‐the‐art and what's the next
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The real‐space resolving of the encapsulated overlayer in the well‐known model and industry catalysts, ascribed to the advent of dedicated transmission electron microscopy, enables us to probe novel nano/micro architecture chemistry for better application, revisiting our understanding of this key issue in heterogeneous catalysis. In this review, we summarize the latest progress of real‐space observation of SMSI in several well‐known systems mainly covered from the metal catalysts (mostly Pt) supported by the TiO2, CeO2 and Fe3O4. As a comparison with the model catalyst Pt/Fe3O4, the industrial catalyst Cu/ZnO is also listed, followed with the suggested ongoing directions in the field. 相似文献
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E. PAUWELS D. VAN LOO P. CORNILLIE L. BRABANT L. VAN HOOREBEKE 《Journal of microscopy》2013,250(1):21-31
High resolution X‐ray computed tomography (CT), or microCT, is a promising and already widely used technique in various scientific fields. Also for histological purposes it has great potential. Although microCT has proven to be a valuable technique for the imaging of bone structures, the visualization of soft tissue structures is still an important challenge due to their low inherent X‐ray contrast. One way to achieve contrast enhancement is to make use of contrast agents. However, contrary to light and electron microscopy, knowledge about contrast agents and staining procedures is limited for X‐ray CT. The purpose of this paper is to identify useful X‐ray contrast agents for soft tissue visualization, which can be applied in a simple way and are also suited for samples larger than (1 cm)3. And 28 chemical substances have been investigated. All chemicals were applied in the form of concentrated aqueous solutions in which the samples were immersed. First, strips of green Bacon were stained to evaluate contrast enhancement between muscle and adipose tissue. Furthermore it was also tested whether the contrast agents remained fixed in the tissue after staining by re‐immersing them in water. Based on the results, 12 contrast agents were selected for further testing on postmortem mice hind legs, containing a variety of different tissues, including muscle, fat, bone, cartilage and tendons. It was evaluated whether the contrast agents allowed a clearer distinction between the different soft tissue structures present. Finally also penetration depth was measured. And 26 chemicals resulted in contrast enhancement between muscle and adipose tissue in the Bacon strips. Mercury(II)chloride (HgCl2), phosphotungstic acid (PTA), phosphomolybdic acid (PMA) and ammonium orthomolybdate ((NH4)2MoO4) remained fixed after re‐immersion in water. The penetration tests showed that potassium iodide (KI) and sodium tungstate can be most efficiently used for large samples of the order of several tens of cm3. PMA, PTA, HgCl2 and also to a lesser extent Na2WO4 and (NH4)2MoO4 allowed a clearer distinction between the different soft tissue structures present. 相似文献
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A 340/380 nm light‐emitting diode illuminator for Fura‐2 AM ratiometric Ca2+ imaging of live cells with better than 5 nM precision
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P.W. TINNING A.J.P.M. FRANSSEN S.U. HRIDI T.J. BUSHELL G. MCCONNELL 《Journal of microscopy》2018,269(3):212-220
We report the first demonstration of a fast wavelength‐switchable 340/380 nm light‐emitting diode (LED) illuminator for Fura‐2 ratiometric Ca2+ imaging of live cells. The LEDs closely match the excitation peaks of bound and free Fura‐2 and enables the precise detection of cytosolic Ca2+ concentrations, which is only limited by the Ca2+ response of Fura‐2. Using this illuminator, we have shown that Fura‐2 acetoxymethyl ester (AM) concentrations as low as 250 nM can be used to detect induced Ca2+ events in tsA‐201 cells and while utilising the 150 s switching speeds available, it was possible to image spontaneous Ca2+ transients in hippocampal neurons at a rate of 24.39 Hz that were blunted or absent at typical 0.5 Hz acquisition rates. Overall, the sensitivity and acquisition speeds available using this LED illuminator significantly improves the temporal resolution that can be obtained in comparison to current systems and supports optical imaging of fast Ca2+ events using Fura‐2. 相似文献
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Independent trafficking of flavocytochrome b558 and myeloperoxidase to phagosomes during phagocytosis visualised by energy‐filtering and energy‐dispersive spectroscopy‐scanning transmission electron microscopy
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KEIICHI MORIGUCHI 《Journal of microscopy》2018,269(3):338-345
When polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) phagocytose opsonised zymosan particles (OPZ), free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are formed in the phagosomes. ROS production is mediated by NADPH oxidase (Nox), which transfers electrons in converting oxygen to superoxide (O2?). Nox‐generated O2? is rapidly converted to other ROS. Free radical‐forming secretory vesicles containing the Nox redox center flavocytochrome b558, a membrane protein, and azurophil granules with packaged myeloperoxidase (MPO) have been described. Presuming the probable fusion of these vesicular and granular organelles with phagosomes, the translation process of the enzymes was investigated using energy‐filtering and energy‐dispersive spectroscopy‐scanning transmission electron microscopy. In this work, the primary method for imaging cerium (Ce) ions demonstrated the localisation of H2O2 generated by phagocytosing PMNs. The MPO activity of the same PMNs was continuously monitored using 0.1% 3,3′‐diaminobenzidine‐tetrahydrochloride (DAB) and 0.01% H2O2. A detailed view of these vesicular and granular structures was created by overlaying each electron micrograph with pseudocolors: blue for Ce and green for nitrogen (N). 相似文献
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D. JANKOVIĆ T. MAKSIN D. DJOKIĆ S. MILONJIĆ N. NIKOLIĆ M. MIRKOVIĆ S. VRANJEŠ‐DJURIĆ 《Journal of microscopy》2008,232(3):601-604
Colloidal particle size is an important characteristic to consider when choosing a radiopharmaceutical for diagnosis and therapeutic purposes in nuclear medicine. Photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to determine the particle‐size distribution of 90Y‐ and 99mTc‐labelled antimony trisulfide (Sb2S3) and tin colloids (Sn‐colloid). 90Y‐Sb2S3 and 99mTc‐Sb2S3 were found to have a diameter of 28.92 ± 0.14 and 35.61 ± 0.11 nm, respectively, by PCS. By TEM, 90Y‐Sb2S3 particles were measured to be 14.33 ± 0.09 nm. 90Y‐labelled Sn colloid were found to exist with a dv(max1) of 805 nm and a dv(max2) of 2590 nm, by PCS, whereas 99mTc‐Sn colloid was shown to have more than 80% of radioactive particles of approximately 910 nm by PCS. For 90Y‐labelled Sb2S3 and Sn colloid, a comparison of TEM and PCS indicates that these techniques found significantly different mean diameters. TEM has an excellent resolution necessary for radiocolloid particle‐sizing analysis, and it is a desirable size‐measuring technique because it is more reliable than PCS. 相似文献
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Yaser Acikbas Gamze D. Tetik Cansu Ozkaya Selahattin Bozkurt Rifat capan Matem Erdogan 《Microscopy research and technique》2020,83(10):1198-1207
In the present work, the characterization and gas sensing properties of newly synthesized N‐(4‐methylpyrimidine‐2‐yl)methacrylamide ( N‐MPMA ) monomer Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) thin films were investigated. The UV–visible spectroscopy, quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), and atomic force microscopy were utilized to characterize N‐MPMA LB thin films. The surface behavior of N‐MPMA monolayer was stable and allowed an effective transfer at a surface pressure of 14 mN/m. The mass change/unit area value of the N‐MPMA LB thin film deposited quartz crystal surfaces was investigated. The amount of N‐MPMA LB thin film deposited on the substrate for bilayer was calculated as 228.72 ng (86.31 ng/mm2) and 12.5 Hz frequency shift was observed for each layer of the N‐MPMA film. The kinetic responses of N‐MPMA LB film against chloroform, dichloromethane, benzene, and toluene were measured via QCM system at room temperature. N‐MPMA QCM sensor results displayed that chloroform has the largest frequency shifts compared with the other vapors used in the present work and these results can be illuminating in terms of physical properties of organic vapors. 相似文献
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Effect of running‐in process on friction behaviour of carbon nitride (CNx) coating in N2 gas stream was investigated with a newly introduced two‐step ball‐on‐disk friction test, where the rubbed Si3N4 ball in the pre‐sliding (step 1) was replaced by a new CNx‐coated Si3N4 ball in the subsequent sliding stage under N2 gas (step 2). The two‐step friction test is clarified to be a simple but effective technique for obtaining contact material combination of self‐mated CNx coatings and for achieving stable and low frictions of CNx coatings. Friction coefficients of CNx/CNx in N2 gas stream decrease greatly from 0.07 without pre‐sliding to less than 0.025 in two‐step friction tests. The minimum friction coefficient of 0.004 was obtained by introducing 500 cycles of pre‐sliding in ambient air. These stable and low frictions are attributed to the generation of self‐mated CNx coatings and the formation of a lubricious layer on the disk surface. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献