Large Scale Imaging by Fine Spatial Alignment of Multi-Scanning Data with Gel Cube Device

In vitro three-dimensional (3D) culturing is considered essential in many biological fields. However, the imaging of developed 3D formations is often difficult, especially if the size of the sample is relatively large. The z-resolution of fluorescent imaging is low using low magnification lenses (4× and 10×) due to large focal depths. This paper describes 3D culture platform enabling large scale 3D imaging by fine spatial alignment of the image dataset obtained from multiple directions. A gel cube device was employed to conduct the multi-scanning and then a self-fluorescent microstructure in a cubic frame allows us spatially align image dataset within a few pixels. By synthesizing data from multiple scans, the platform enables us to visualize millimeter-sized 3D sample structure and individual cellular actin filaments at the same time. Millimeter depth imaging of a developed bronchial tree was achieved with high z-resolution. The device, which is applicable to most microscopy systems, can enhance the image quality without modifying current systems.

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