High-density mapping of single-molecule trajectories with photoactivated localization microscopy

Nat Methods. 2008 Feb;5(2):155-7. doi: 10.1038/nmeth.1176. Epub 2008 Jan 13.

Abstract

We combined photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM) with live-cell single-particle tracking to create a new method termed sptPALM. We created spatially resolved maps of single-molecule motions by imaging the membrane proteins Gag and VSVG, and obtained several orders of magnitude more trajectories per cell than traditional single-particle tracking enables. By probing distinct subsets of molecules, sptPALM can provide insight into the origins of spatial and temporal heterogeneities in membranes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • COS Cells
  • Chlorocebus aethiops
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Membrane Proteins / metabolism*
  • Membrane Proteins / ultrastructure*
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence / methods*

Substances

  • Membrane Proteins