A simple scanless two-photon fluorescence microscope using selective plane illumination.

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ICFO-Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, Mediterranean Technology Park, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain.

Published: April 2010

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  • - A novel scanless two-photon excited fluorescence microscope is introduced, utilizing selective plane illumination microscopy (SPIM) for enhanced imaging.
  • - The system showcases its ability to perform optical sectioning, allowing for detailed imaging at different depths.
  • - Depth-resolved imaging has been successfully applied to visualize cameleon protein in the pharyngeal muscle of C. elegans, highlighting its practical applications in biological research.

Article Abstract

We demonstrate a simple scanless two-photon (2p) excited fluorescence microscope based on selective plane illumination microscopy (SPIM). Optical sectioning capability is presented and depth-resolved imaging of cameleon protein in C. elegans pharyngeal muscle is implemented.

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