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Title: Visualizing Macromolecular Complexes with In Situ Liquid Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

Journal Article · · Micron, 43(11):1085–1090

A central focus of biological research is understanding the structure/function relationship of macromolecular protein complexes. Yet conventional transmission electron microscopy techniques are limited to static observations. Here we present the first direct images of purified macromolecular protein complexes using in situ liquid scanning transmission electron microscopy. Our results establish the capability of this technique for visualizing the interface between biology and nanotechnology with high fidelity while also probing the interactions of biomolecules within solution. This method represents an important advancement towards allowing future high-resolution observations of biological processes and conformational dynamics in real-time.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1048604
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-85511; MICOB5; TRN: US201216%%1037
Journal Information:
Micron, 43(11):1085–1090, Vol. 43, Issue 11; ISSN 0047-7206
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English