scholarly journals Computational Correction of Spatially-Variant Optical Aberrations in 3D Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Yan ◽  
Charles J. Richardson ◽  
Mingxing Zhang ◽  
Andreas Gahlmann
Keyword(s):  
Single Molecule ◽  
Phase Retrieval ◽  
Wide Field ◽  
Optical Aberrations ◽  
Point Spread Functions ◽  
Localization Microscopy ◽  
Accuracy And Precision ◽  
Spatially Variant ◽  
Emitter Localization ◽  
Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

3D single-molecule localization microscopy relies on fitting the shape of point-spread-functions (PSFs) recorded on a wide-field detector. However, optical aberrations distort those shapes, which compromise the accuracy and precision of single-molecule localization microscopy. Here we employ a computational phase retrieval based on a vectorial PSF model to quantify the spatially-variance of optical aberrations in a two-channel ultrawide-field single-molecule localization microscope. The use of a spatially-variant PSF model enables accurate and precise emitter localization in x, y- and z- directions throughout the entire field-of-view.

scholarly journals Photon count estimation in single-molecule localization microscopy

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasmus Ø. Thorsen ◽  
Christiaan N. Hulleman ◽  
Mathias Hammer ◽  
David Grünwald ◽  
Sjoerd Stallinga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Molecule ◽  
Axial Position ◽  
Optical Aberrations ◽  
Intensity Estimation ◽  
Localization Microscopy ◽  
Photon Count ◽  
Point Spread ◽  
Spread Function ◽  
Gaussian Point ◽  
Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

Recently, Franke, Sauer and van de Linde1 introduced a way to estimate the axial position of single-molecules (TRABI). To this end, they compared the detected photon count from a temporal radial-aperture-based intensity estimation to the estimated count from Gaussian point-spread function (PSF) fitting to the data. Empirically they found this photometric ratio to be around 0.7-0.8 close to focus and decreasing away from it. Here, we explain this reported but unexplained discrepancy and furthermore show that the photometric ratio as indicator for axial position is susceptible even to typical optical aberrations.

A literature review of localization methods and emergence of deep learning in single-molecule localization microscopy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anish Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Super Resolution ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Localization Algorithm ◽  
Localization Microscopy ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Emitter Localization ◽  
Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

The quality of super-resolution images largely depends on the performance of the emitter localization algorithm used to localize point sources. In this article, an overview of the various techniques which are used to localize point sources in single-molecule localization microscopy are discussed and their performances are compared. This overview can help readers to select a localization technique for their application. Also, an overview is presented about the emergence of deep learning methods that are becoming popular in various stages of single-molecule localization microscopy. The state of the art deep learning approaches are compared to the traditional approaches and the trade-offs of selecting an algorithm for localization are discussed.

scholarly journals Analyzing engineered point spread functions using phasor-based single-molecule localization microscopy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koen J.A. Martens ◽  
Abbas Jabermoradi ◽  
Suyeon Yang ◽  
Johannes Hohlbein
Keyword(s):  
Saddle Point ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Double Helix ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Fourier Plane ◽  
Point Spread Functions ◽  
Localization Microscopy ◽  
Point Spread ◽  
Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

The point spread function (PSF) of single molecule emitters can be engineered in the Fourier plane to encode three-dimensional localization information, creating double-helix, saddle-point or tetra-pod PSFs. Here, we describe and assess adaptations of the phasor-based single-molecule localization microscopy (pSMLM) algorithm to localize single molecules using these PSFs with sub-pixel accuracy. For double-helix, pSMLM identifies the two individual lobes and uses their relative rotation for obtaining z-resolved localizations, while for saddle-point or tetra-pod, a novel phasor-based deconvolution approach is used. The pSMLM software package delivers similar precision and recall rates to the best-in-class software package (SMAP) at signal-to-noise ratios typical for organic fluorophores. pSMLM substantially improves the localization rate by a factor of 2 - 4x on a standard CPU, with 1-1.5·104 (double-helix) or 2.5·105 (saddle-point/tetra-pod) localizations/second.

Single-Molecule Imaging of Active Mitochondrial Nitroreductases using a Photo-Crosslinking Fluorescent Sensor

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zacharias Thiel ◽  
Pablo Rivera-Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Subcellular Localization ◽  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Fluorescent Sensor ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Localization Microscopy ◽  
Drug Activation ◽  
Nitroreductase Activity ◽  
Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

Many biomacromolecules are known to cluster in microdomains with specific subcellular localization. In the case of enzymes, this clustering greatly defines their biological functions. Nitroreductases are enzymes capable of reducing nitro groups to amines and play a role in detoxification and pro-drug activation. Although nitroreductase activity has been detected in mammalian cells, the subcellular localization of this activity remains incompletely characterized. Here, we report a fluorescent probe that enables super-resolved imaging of pools of nitroreductase activity within mitochondria. This probe is activated sequentially by nitroreductases and light to give a photo-crosslinked adduct of active enzymes. In combination with a general photoactivatable marker of mitochondria, we performed two-color, threedimensional, single-molecule localization microscopy. These experiments allowed us to image the sub-mitochondrial organization of microdomains of nitroreductase activity.<br>

Single-Molecule Imaging of Active Mitochondrial Nitroreductases using a Photo-Crosslinking Fluorescent Sensor

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zacharias Thiel ◽  
Pablo Rivera-Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Subcellular Localization ◽  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Fluorescent Sensor ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Localization Microscopy ◽  
Drug Activation ◽  
Nitroreductase Activity ◽  
Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

Many biomacromolecules are known to cluster in microdomains with specific subcellular localization. In the case of enzymes, this clustering greatly defines their biological functions. Nitroreductases are enzymes capable of reducing nitro groups to amines and play a role in detoxification and pro-drug activation. Although nitroreductase activity has been detected in mammalian cells, the subcellular localization of this activity remains incompletely characterized. Here, we report a fluorescent probe that enables super-resolved imaging of pools of nitroreductase activity within mitochondria. This probe is activated sequentially by nitroreductases and light to give a photo-crosslinked adduct of active enzymes. In combination with a general photoactivatable marker of mitochondria, we performed two-color, threedimensional, single-molecule localization microscopy. These experiments allowed us to image the sub-mitochondrial organization of microdomains of nitroreductase activity.<br>

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