bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
A
cell's
global
physical
state
is
characterized
by
its
volume
and
dry
mass.
The
ratio
of
cell
mass
to
the
density
(CMD),
which
also
a
measure
macromolecular
crowding
concentrations
all
proteins.
Using
Fluorescence
eXclusion
method
(FXm)
Quantitative
Phase
Microscopy
(QPM),
we
investigate
CMD
dynamics
after
exposure
sudden
media
osmolarity
change.
We
find
that
while
exhibit
complex
behavior
osmotic
shock,
follows
straightforward
monotonic
recovery
in
48
hours.
cell-cycle
independent
relies
on
coordinated
adjustment
protein
synthesis
growth
rates.
Surprisingly,
rate
decreases
when
increases.
This
result
explained
CMD-dependent
nucleoplasm-cytoplasm
transport,
serves
as
negative
regulatory
feedback
CMD.
Na+/H+
exchanger
NHE
plays
role
regulating
affecting
both
Taken
together,
reveal
cells
possess
robust
control
system
actively
regulates
during
environmental
Journal of Biomedical Optics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(S2)
Published: March 26, 2024
SignificanceQuantitative
phase
imaging
(QPI)
offers
a
label-free
approach
to
non-invasively
characterize
cellular
processes
by
exploiting
their
refractive
index
based
intrinsic
contrast.
QPI
captures
this
contrast
translating
associated
shifts
into
intensity-based
quantifiable
data
with
nanoscale
sensitivity.
It
holds
significant
potential
for
advancing
precision
cancer
medicine
providing
quantitative
characterization
of
the
biophysical
properties
cells
and
tissue
in
natural
states.AimThis
perspective
aims
discuss
increase
our
understanding
development
its
response
therapeutics.
also
explores
new
developments
methods
towards
personalized
therapy
early
detection.ApproachWe
begin
detailing
technical
advancements
QPI,
examining
implementations
across
transmission
reflection
geometries
retrieval
methods,
both
interferometric
non-interferometric.
The
focus
then
QPI's
applications
research,
including
dynamic
cell
mass
drug
assessment,
risk
stratification,
in-vivo
imaging.ResultsQPI
has
emerged
as
crucial
tool
medicine,
offering
insights
tumor
biology
treatment
efficacy.
Its
sensitivity
detecting
changes
promise
enhancing
diagnostics,
prognostication.
future
is
envisioned
integration
artificial
intelligence,
morpho-dynamics,
spatial
biology,
broadening
impact
research.ConclusionsQPI
presents
redefining
diagnosis,
monitoring,
treatment.
Future
directions
include
harnessing
high-throughput
imaging,
3D
realistic
models,
combining
intelligence
multi-omics
extend
capabilities.
As
result,
stands
at
forefront
research
clinical
application
care.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 4724 - 4724
Published: April 26, 2024
Micro-
and
nanoplastic
particles,
including
common
forms
like
polyethylene
polystyrene,
have
been
identified
as
relevant
pollutants,
potentially
causing
health
problems
in
living
organisms.
The
mechanisms
at
the
cellular
level
largely
remain
to
be
elucidated.
This
study
aims
visualize
nanoplastics
bronchial
smooth
muscle
(BSMC)
small
airway
epithelial
cells
(SAEC),
assess
impact
on
mitochondrial
metabolism.
Healthy
asthmatic
human
BSMC
SAEC
vitro
cultures
were
stimulated
with
polystyrene
(PS-NPs)
of
25
or
50
nm
size,
for
1
24
h.
Live
cell,
label-free
imaging
by
holotomography
microscopy
respiration
glycolysis
assessment
performed.
Furthermore,
NPs
shown
penetrate
SAEC,
along
healthy
diseased
BSMC,
they
impaired
bioenergetics
induce
dysfunction
compared
not
treated
NPs,
changes
oxygen
consumption
rate
extracellular
acidification
rate.
pose
a
serious
threat
penetrating
tissues
cells,
affecting
both
oxidative
glycolytic
Aging Cell,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
establishment
of
various
molecular,
physiological,
and
genetic
markers
for
cellular
senescence
aging‐associated
conditions
has
progressed
the
aging
study.
To
identify
such
markers,
a
combination
optical,
proteomic‐,
sequencing‐based
tools
is
primarily
used,
often
accompanying
extrinsic
labels.
Yet,
clinical
detection
at
cellular,
tissue
levels
are
still
lacking
which
profoundly
hinders
advancements
in
specific
timely
prevention
aging‐related
diseases
pathologies.
Raman
spectroscopy,
with
its
capability
rapid,
label‐free,
non‐invasive
analysis
molecular
compositions
alterations
cells
tissues,
holds
considerable
promise
vivo
applications.
In
this
review,
we
present
recent
application
spectroscopy
to
study
tissues.
We
explore
use
related
techniques
detecting
senescence,
focusing
on
that
accompany
these
processes.
Subsequently,
provide
review
identifying
changes
molecules
within
tissues
organs.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 973 - 973
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
Wild-type
p53
cancer
therapy-induced
senescent
cells
frequently
engulf
and
degrade
neighboring
ones
inside
a
massive
vacuole
in
their
cytoplasm.
After
clearance
of
the
internalized
cell,
persists,
seemingly
empty,
for
several
hours.
Despite
large
vacuoles
being
associated
with
cell
death,
this
process
is
known
to
confer
survival
advantage
engulfing
cells,
leading
therapy
resistance
tumor
relapse.
Previous
attempts
resolve
vacuolar
structure
visualize
content
using
dyes
were
unsatisfying
lack
targets
ineffective
dye
penetration
and/or
retention.
Here,
we
overcame
problem
by
applying
optical
diffraction
tomography
Raman
spectroscopy
MCF7
doxorubicin-induced
cells.
We
demonstrated
real
ability
phenotype
complex
microstructures,
such
as
cell-in-cells
vacuoles,
detect
chemical
species
extremely
low
concentrations
within
live
completely
label-free
fashion.
show
that
had
density
indistinguishable
medium,
but
not
instead
contained
diluted
cell-derived
macromolecules,
could
discern
from
medium
fingerprint.
Our
approach
useful
noninvasive
investigation
(and
other
peculiar)
unperturbed
conditions,
crucial
better
understanding
biological
processes.
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: June 29, 2024
Accurate,
rapid
and
non-invasive
cancer
cell
phenotyping
is
a
pressing
concern
across
the
life
sciences,
as
standard
immuno-chemical
imaging
omics
require
extended
sample
manipulation.
Here
we
combine
Raman
micro-spectroscopy
phase
tomography
to
achieve
label-free
morpho-molecular
profiling
of
human
colon
cells,
following
adenoma,
carcinoma,
metastasis
disease
progression,
in
living
unperturbed
conditions.
We
describe
how
decode
interpret
quantitative
chemical
co-registered
morphological
traits
from
fingerprint
spectra
refractive
index
tomograms.
Our
multimodal
strategy
rapidly
distinguishes
phenotypes,
limiting
observations
low
number
pristine
cells
culture.
This
synergistic
dataset
allows
us
study
independent
or
correlated
information
spectral
tomographic
maps,
it
benefits
type
inference.
method
valuable
asset
biomedical
research,
particularly
when
biological
material
short
supply,
holds
potential
for
monitoring
progression
organisms.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Abstract
Cellular
senescence
occurs
through
the
accumulation
of
many
kinds
stresses.
Senescent
cells
in
tissues
also
cause
various
age-related
disorders.
Therefore,
detecting
them
without
labeling
is
beneficial
for
medical
research
and
developing
diagnostic
methods.
However,
existing
biomarkers
have
limitations
requiring
fixation
labeling,
or
their
molecular
backgrounds
are
uncertain.
Coherent
anti-Stokes
Raman
scattering
(CARS)
spectroscopic
imaging
a
novel
option
because
it
can
assess
visualize
structures
based
on
fingerprint.
Here,
we
present
new
label-free
method
to
cellular
using
CARS
nucleoli.
We
found
peak
nucleolar
amide
I
band
shifted
higher
wavenumber
binuclear
senescent
cells,
which
reflects
changes
protein
secondary
structure
from
predominant
α-helices
β-sheets
originating
amyloid-like
aggregates.
Following
this,
developed
procedure
that
by
providing
ratios
subtractions
these
two
components.
confirmed
aggregates
due
unfolded/misfolded
proteins
produced
proteasome
inhibition.
Finally,
this
help
defects
naïve
even
before
binucleation.
Thus,
our
evaluate
ongoing
defects.
Advanced Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(5)
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
the
intricate
processes
of
neuronal
growth,
degeneration,
and
neurotoxicity
is
paramount
for
unraveling
nervous
system
function
holds
significant
promise
in
improving
patient
outcomes,
especially
context
chemotherapy‐induced
peripheral
neuropathy
(CIPN).
These
are
influenced
by
a
broad
range
entwined
events
facilitated
chemical,
electrical,
mechanical
signals.
The
progress
each
process
inherently
linked
to
phenotypic
changes
cells.
Currently,
primary
means
demonstrating
morphological
rely
on
measurements
neurite
outgrowth
axon
length.
However,
conventional
techniques
monitoring
these
often
require
extensive
preparation
enable
manual
or
semi‐automated
measurements.
Here,
label‐free
non‐invasive
approach
employed
differentiation
degeneration
using
quantitative
phase
imaging
(QPI).
Operating
unlabeled
specimens
offering
little
no
phototoxicity
photobleaching,
QPI
delivers
maps
optical
path
length
delays
that
provide
an
objective
measure
cellular
morphology
dynamics.
This
enables
visualization
quantification
other
physical
properties
dorsal
root
ganglion
(DRG)
cells,
allowing
greater
understanding
responses
stimuli
simulating
CIPN
conditions.
research
paves
new
avenues
development
more
effective
strategies
clinical
management
neurotoxicity.