Super-resolution Microscopy for Nanomedicine Research

ACS Nano. 2019 Sep 24;13(9):9707-9712. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.9b05289. Epub 2019 Aug 19.

Abstract

Super-resolution microscopy, or nanoscopy, revolutionized the field of cell biology, enabling researchers to visualize cellular structures with nanometric resolution, single-molecule sensitivity, and in multiple colors. However, the impact of these techniques goes beyond biology as the fields of nanotechnology and nanomedicine can greatly benefit from them, as well. Nanoscopy can visualize nanostructures in vitro and in cells and can contribute to the characterization of their structures and nano-bio interactions. In this Perspective, we discuss the potential of super-resolution imaging for nanomedicine research, its technical challenges, and the future developments we envision for this technology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Microscopy / methods*
  • Nanomedicine*
  • Optical Imaging
  • Research*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials