RESEARCH ARTICLE
Molecular Cryo-Electron Tomography of Skin
Lars Norlen*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2010Volume: 4
First Page: 46
Last Page: 47
Publisher ID: TODJ-4-46
DOI: 10.2174/1874372201004010046
Article History:
Received Date: 15/09/2009Revision Received Date: 05/11/2009
Acceptance Date: 10/12/2009
Electronic publication date: 23/4/2010
Collection year: 2010
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Abstract
The three-dimensional structure of skin can be studied at near-native conditions at the molecular level with a new technique called molecular electron tomography of vitreous tissue sections (tissue TOVIS). Its usage is, however, still largely limited by a difficult sample handling procedure. Here we discuss some measures for the efficient application of tissue TOVIS to dermatological research.