CIL:37226, Rattus, neuron. CIL. Dataset

NCBI Organism:Rattus; Cell Types:neuron Cell Components:dendrite, microtubule; Biological process:transmission of nerve impulse

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Description

Transmission electron micrograph of rat neuronal dendrite. Note that this very early (1954) micrograph is primarily of historical interest since it pre-dates glutaraldehye fixation which was introduced in the early 60's and is considered essential for adequate nerve tissue preservation. Examples of nerve tissue micrographs prepared in 1965 are CIL:37218, CIL:37219 and CIL:37220. Image made available by James D. Jamieson and the Department of Cell Biology, Yale University School of Medicine.

Technical Details

Original 3.25 in. x 4 in. lantern slides were scanned at 600dpi. Original magnification x46,000.

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: Rattus
Cell Type: neuron
Cellular Component: dendrite; microtubule

Biological Context

Biological Process: transmission of nerve impulse

Attribution

Names: Sanford Palay
Link: George E. Palade EM Slide Collection

Citation

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi:10.7295/W9CIL37226
Archival Resource Key (ARK): ark:/b7295/w9cil37226

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Imaging

Image Type: recorded image
Image Mode: transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Parameters Imaged: electron density
Source of Contrast: differences in adsorption or binding of stain
Visualization Methods: osmium tetroxide
Processing History: unprocessed raw data

Sample Preparation

Methods: chemically fixed tissue
Relation To Intact Cell: sectioned tissue

Dimensions

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