Nanopipette based scanning probe technique is a versatile tool in non-contact imaging in biology.In addition to the topographic imaging,its capability of localized delivery of bio-active molecules is emerging.In this ...Nanopipette based scanning probe technique is a versatile tool in non-contact imaging in biology.In addition to the topographic imaging,its capability of localized delivery of bio-active molecules is emerging.In this mini review,we introduce the applications of nanopipette in single-cell researches with a focus on localized delivery.The working principles of three delivery modes including resistive pulse,pressure-driven flow,and electroosmotic flow-driven delivery are summarized and compared.Their applications in single-cell researches are reviewed.The current technical challenges in scanning ion conductance microscopy-based delivery,and their growing influence in medicine and pharmacologic researches are also discussed.展开更多
扫描离子电导显微镜(scanning ion conductance microscopy,SICM)是一种非接触式的扫描探针显微技术(scanning probe microscopy,SPM),可以实现生物样品在近生理条件下的成像。随着技术发展,目前广泛应用于生物医学领域的SICM主要包括两...扫描离子电导显微镜(scanning ion conductance microscopy,SICM)是一种非接触式的扫描探针显微技术(scanning probe microscopy,SPM),可以实现生物样品在近生理条件下的成像。随着技术发展,目前广泛应用于生物医学领域的SICM主要包括两种:跳跃式离子电导显微技术(hopping probe ion conductance microscopy,HPICM)和外加压力模式的SICM。前者可以应用于软的、黏的、对外力或其它机械信号敏感的样品的高分辨成像;后者可以通过探针微管对样品局部施加外力刺激或化学、电学、光学或生物分子等信号,实现对样品动力学性质或相关生理过程局部的原位研究。此外,SICM技术具有良好的开放性,能够越来越多地与其它技术手段联用,极大地丰富了其在生物医学领域的应用,可用于疾病发病机理、药物作用以及临床诊断等的研究。但是,目前SICM时间分辨率较低,这制约了它在生物体系动力学行为方面的研究。展开更多
基金support from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences(1R35G M147172-01).
文摘Nanopipette based scanning probe technique is a versatile tool in non-contact imaging in biology.In addition to the topographic imaging,its capability of localized delivery of bio-active molecules is emerging.In this mini review,we introduce the applications of nanopipette in single-cell researches with a focus on localized delivery.The working principles of three delivery modes including resistive pulse,pressure-driven flow,and electroosmotic flow-driven delivery are summarized and compared.Their applications in single-cell researches are reviewed.The current technical challenges in scanning ion conductance microscopy-based delivery,and their growing influence in medicine and pharmacologic researches are also discussed.
文摘扫描离子电导显微镜(scanning ion conductance microscopy,SICM)是一种非接触式的扫描探针显微技术(scanning probe microscopy,SPM),可以实现生物样品在近生理条件下的成像。随着技术发展,目前广泛应用于生物医学领域的SICM主要包括两种:跳跃式离子电导显微技术(hopping probe ion conductance microscopy,HPICM)和外加压力模式的SICM。前者可以应用于软的、黏的、对外力或其它机械信号敏感的样品的高分辨成像;后者可以通过探针微管对样品局部施加外力刺激或化学、电学、光学或生物分子等信号,实现对样品动力学性质或相关生理过程局部的原位研究。此外,SICM技术具有良好的开放性,能够越来越多地与其它技术手段联用,极大地丰富了其在生物医学领域的应用,可用于疾病发病机理、药物作用以及临床诊断等的研究。但是,目前SICM时间分辨率较低,这制约了它在生物体系动力学行为方面的研究。
