cryogenic scanning electron microscopy [FBbi_00100016]
A form of scanning electron microscopy in which the sample is maintained in a vitrified state at cryogenic temperatures throughout imaging. Sample preservation is achieved through rapid freezing, resulting in vitreous ice formation, which captures native structures while avoiding chemical artifacts. Imaging occurs in a scanning electron microscope while the sample is held at cryogenic temperatures.
cryogenic scanning electron microscopy
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A form of scanning electron microscopy in which the sample is maintained in a vitrified state at cryogenic temperatures throughout imaging. Sample preservation is achieved through rapid freezing, resulting in vitreous ice formation, which captures native structures while avoiding chemical artifacts. Imaging occurs in a scanning electron microscope while the sample is held at cryogenic temperatures.
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- makes_use_of: cryofixed tissue
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| cryo-SEM | exact synonym | abbreviation |
| cryo-scanning electron microscopy | exact synonym |
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