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An overview of techniques for immobilizing and viewing living cells
- Source :
- Micron. 39:71-76
- Publication Year :
- 2008
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2008.
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Abstract
- Microscopists making observations on living cells are often faced with the challenge of getting those cells to hold still for extended observation times. This paper presents an overview/summary of a range of techniques for non-destructive immobilization of living cells (with an emphasis on protozoa), permitting microscopic observations and photography. A variety of chemical and physical immobilization techniques are discussed, but particular attention is paid to a comparative discussion of the mechanical devices (rotocompressors or microcompressors) used for reversible trapping of living cells.
Details
- ISSN :
- 09684328
- Volume :
- 39
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Micron
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....deca292830618b4ced278b891fe0ce6d
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micron.2006.12.002