Simultaneous dual-color 3D STED microscopy

Opt Express. 2014 Mar 24;22(6):7028-39. doi: 10.1364/OE.22.007028.

Abstract

We describe the design and implementation of a stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscope which allows simultaneous three-dimensional super-resolution imaging in two colors. A super-continuum laser source is used to provide all spectral bands necessary for excitation and efficient depletion to achieve a lateral and axial resolution of ~35 nm and ~90 nm respectively. We characterize the systems' performance by imaging colloidal particles and single fluorescent molecules. Its biological applicability is demonstrated by dual-color imaging of nuclear pore complexes and of DNA replication sites in mammalian cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism
  • Color
  • DNA / metabolism
  • DNA Replication
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Mice
  • Microscopy / instrumentation
  • Microscopy / methods*
  • S Phase

Substances

  • DNA