Two-color interferometric scattering (iSCAT) microscopy reveals structural dynamics in discrete plasmonic molecules
Leslie Velasco,
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Aniqa N. Islam,
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Koustav Kundu
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et al.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 11696 - 11704
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Plasmonic
molecules
are
discrete
assemblies
of
noble
metal
nanoparticles
(NPs)
that
interest
as
transducers
in
optical
nanosensors.
So
far,
NPs
with
diameters
∼40
nm
have
been
the
preferred
building
blocks
for
plasmonic
intended
single
molecule
sensors
due
to
difficulties
associated
detecting
smaller
through
elastic
scattering
conventional
darkfield
microscopy.
Here,
we
apply
405
nm,
445
two-color
interferometric
(iSCAT)
microscopy
characterize
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
tethered
dimers
10
and
20
Ag
their
monomers.
Dimers
both
NP
sizes
can
be
discerned
from
respective
monomers
changes
average
iSCAT
contrast.
In
case
NPs,
dimer
formation
induces
a
change
sign
contrast,
providing
characteristic
signal
binding
events.
0.4
kDa
3.4
spacers
show
contrast
distributions
significantly
different
averages
on
wavelength
channels.
The
measured
individual
PEG-tethered
or
function
time
shows
fluctuations
indicative
rich
structural
dynamics
assembled
molecules,
which
provides
an
additional
metric
discern
paves
path
new
class
plasmon
rulers.
Language: Английский
Long-time nanoscopic bioimaging by phase-intensity nanoscopy
Published: March 12, 2024
Light-matter
interactions
play
essential
roles
in
realizing
a
new
generation
of
nanoscale
imaging
to
overcome
traditional
trade-offs
between
spatial
resolution
and
time
capabilities.
By
harnessing
engineered
nanophotonic
materials,
scattered
light
can
be
shaped
enhance
matter
for
bioimaging.
We
achieved
bioimaging
with
record
long
Long
nanoscopy
has
the
potential
unlock
wide
range
dynamical
studies
insights
assembly,
organization
pattern
formation
biological
material
systems,
where
nanoscopic
rearrangements
drive
group-level
movements
at
macroscale
over
time.
Language: Английский
Interferometric phase-intensity nanoscopy
Published: March 13, 2024
We
present
a
novel
approach,
interferometric
phase
intensity
nanoscopy,
to
clearly
define
nanometer-scale
objects
situated
closely
together,
going
beyond
the
traditional
diffraction
limits.
Our
approach
capitalizes
on
strengths
of
scattering,
which
we've
found
remarkably
effective
for
detecting
entities
as
minute
individual
nanoparticles
and
proteins.
integrated
multiphase
analysis
with
enhanced
sensitivity
reveal
elliptical
Airy
patterns
that
directly
correlate
nanostructures
we
observe.
A
key
aspect
our
methodology
is
use
circular
polarized
illumination,
essential
differentiating
are
spaced
below
limit.
This
technique
opens
up
new
possibilities
prolonged
observation
nanoscale
dynamics
in
biology,
biomedicine,
bioengineering.
Language: Английский
Noninvasive nanoimaging-nanomanipulation of CRISPR-Cas in cells
Di Zu,
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Borui Li,
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Somin Eunice Lee
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et al.
Published: March 13, 2024
CRISPR-Cas9
is
significantly
potential
and
versatile
gene-editing
treatment
for
neurodegenerative
disorders.
The
system
incorporates
a
single
guide
RNA
(sgRNA)
Cas9
nuclease,
which
helps
to
bind
the
target
sequence,
makes
double-strand
break
respectively.
Viral
vectors,
as
traditional
delivery
of
CRISPRCas9,
cause
safety
issue
regrading
immunogenic
complications.
In
this
work
we
present
alternative
non-viral
vectors
with
plasmonic
properties
system.
Our
provides
new
perspective
nanoparticles
visualization
applications
Language: Английский
Sub-10nm nanoscopic imaging reveals sub-10nm cellular architectures
Published: March 13, 2024
Phase
intensity
nanoscope
(PINE)
is
a
new
super-resolution
method
to
further
improve
the
resolution
of
existing
techniques.
PINE
utilizes
an
integrated
phase-intensity
device
modulate
phase
differences
between
electric
field
components
distinguish
nanoprobes
within
diffraction-limited
region.
This
separation
enables
continuous
imaging
without
photobleaching.
achieved
sub-10nm
cellular
structures
through
precise
localization
populations
randomly
distributed
nanorod
probes.
The
distribution
localized
nanorods
forms
patterns
underlying
structures.
By
defining
features
from
probe
and
minimizing
distances
each
its
feature
projection,
extracts
structural
information.
will
pave
way
for
long-term
investigations
previously
unexplored
material,
chemical
biological
dynamics.
Language: Английский