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New Tools for Imaging Neutrophils: Work Function Mapping and Element-Specific, Label-Free Imaging of Cellular Structures.

ABSTRACT: Photoemission electron microscopy and imaging X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy are today frequently used to obtain chemical and electronic states, chemical shifts, work function profiles within the fields of surface- and material sciences. Lately, because of recent technological advances, these tools have also been valuable within life sciences. In this study, we have investigated the power of photoemission electron microscopy and imaging X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for visualization of human neutrophil granulocytes. These cells, commonly called neutrophils, are essential for our innate immune system. We hereby investigate the structure and morphology of neutrophils when adhered to gold and silicon surfaces. Energy-filtered imaging of single cells are acquired. The characteristic polymorphonuclear cellular nuclei divided into 2-5 lobes is visualized. Element-specific imaging is achieved based on O 1s, P 2p, C 1s, Si 2p, and N 1s core level spectra, delivering elemental distribution with submicrometer resolution, illustrating the strength of this type of cellular morphological studies.

SUBMITTER: Skallberg A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7809688 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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