CIL:38938, squamous carcinoma. CIL. Dataset

Cell Components:nucleus Biological process:nucleus localization

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Description

Scanning electron micrograph of the inside of a cancer cell. This cell originates from a squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. The cell has been frozen and split open to reveal its nucleus.

Technical Details

B0006269 Cell from a squamous cell carcinoma. Wellcome Images available under the following creative commons usage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/uk/

Biological Sources

Cell Type: squamous carcinoma
Cellular Component: nucleus

Biological Context

Biological Process: nucleus localization
Human Disease: carcinoma

Attribution

Names: Anne Weston
Link: Wellcome Images
OTHER: London Research Institute, CRK

Citation

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi:10.7295/W9CIL38938
Archival Resource Key (ARK): ark:/b7295/w9cil38938

Imaging

Image Type: recorded image
Image Mode: scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Parameters Imaged: elastic scattering of electrons
Source of Contrast: differences in deposition of metal shadow
Visualization Methods: visualization of contiguous regions
Processing History: colorized

Sample Preparation

Methods: freeze_fracture/freeze_etch
Relation To Intact Cell: whole mounted tissue

Dimensions

Spatial Axis	Image Size	Pixel Size
X	800px	——
Y	538px	——