Aberration-corrected microscopy for structural biology applications

J Microsc. 2009 Jan;233(1):170-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2818.2008.03106.x.

Abstract

This study explores the potential of a C(s)-corrected transmission electron microscope for structural studies of biological samples, in particular isolated macromolecular complexes. A 300-kV transmission electron microscope, equipped with a C(s) corrector was employed to record sets of images at different defocus and C(s) settings. The experiments were designed to determine whether imaging with large defocus benefits from C(s) correction. Defocus contrast in biological imaging has a stronger influence on image resolution than any other parameter. We find the results are in good agreement with theoretical framework, verifying that the typical imaging conditions required for biological investigations are not affected by C(s) correction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission / methods*
  • Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex