研究目的
To minimize the linkage error in DNA-PAINT super-resolution microscopy by using nanobodies instead of antibodies, enabling high-resolution multi-target imaging with reduced displacement errors.
研究成果
Nanobody-based DNA-PAINT significantly reduces linkage error to ~4 nm, enabling high-resolution (20 nm) multiplexed imaging of cellular structures within 35 minutes per target. This approach leverages the small size and specificity of nanobodies, making it a versatile tool for super-resolution microscopy in biological research.
研究不足
The method relies on the availability of nanobodies for specific fluorescent proteins, which may not cover all endogenous proteins. The resolution achieved (20 nm) is still above the theoretical limit of DNA-PAINT, and further optimizations are needed. The microfluidic setup and custom equipment may not be readily accessible to all labs.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used DNA-PAINT with nanobodies conjugated to DNA docking strands for super-resolution imaging. A custom-built TIRF microscope and microfluidic setup were employed for sequential imaging of multiple targets.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
COS-7 cells were transfected with plasmids encoding fluorescent proteins (EGFP, mCherry, mTagBFP) fused to organelle-specific proteins (mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, chromatin).
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Custom-built TIRF microscope, microfluidic system with solenoid valves and peristaltic pump, nanobodies (FluoTag?-Q anti-GFP, anti-RFP, anti-TagBFP), DNA oligonucleotides, chemicals (TCEP, maleimide-DBCO crosslinker), cell culture materials.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Cells were fixed, permeabilized, stained with nanobody-DNA conjugates, and imaged using Exchange PAINT with sequential introduction of imager strands. Data acquisition involved 35-minute movies per target with drift correction.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Localization and reconstruction using Picasso software, resolution estimation with Fourier Ring Correlation (FRC) and SQUIRREL.
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FluoTag-Q anti-GFP
N0301
NanoTag Biotechnologies GmbH
Binding to GFP family fluorescent proteins for labeling in DNA-PAINT
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FluoTag-Q anti-RFP
N0401
NanoTag Biotechnologies GmbH
Binding to RFP family fluorescent proteins for labeling in DNA-PAINT
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FluoTag-Q anti-TagBFP
N0501
NanoTag Biotechnologies GmbH
Binding to mTagBFP and related fluorescent proteins for labeling in DNA-PAINT
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SYBR GOLD Stain
S11494
Thermo Fisher
Staining DNA in gels for quality control
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Amicon Filter
UFC501096
Merck/EMD Millipore
Buffer exchange and concentration of nanobodies
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Superdex 75 Increase Column
29148721
GE Healthcare
Size exclusion chromatography for purifying conjugated nanobodies
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?KTA pure System
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GE Healthcare
Chromatography system for protein purification
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LabView
National Instruments
Software for controlling microfluidic setup
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Picasso Software
Analysis of DNA-PAINT movies for super-resolution imaging
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ImageJ
Image processing and merging of super-resolved images
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