Super-resolution Imaging of Proteus mirabilis Biofilm by Expansion Microscopy

Castagnini, Dante; Palma, Karina; Jara-Wilde, Jorge; Navarro, Nicolas; González, María J.; Toledo, Jorge; Canales-Huerta, Nicole; Scavone, Paola; Härtel, S

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive protocol for PmbExM, an Expansion Microscopy technique designed specifically for Proteus mirabilis biofilms. PmbExM utilizes a stepwise enzymatic treatment of biofilm samples to achieve an isotropic, 4.3-fold expansion, enabling super-resolution analysis of the spatial organization of cellular and subcellular structures within these sessile microbial communities.

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Título de la Revista: JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
Volumen: e67932
Número: Biochemistry
Editorial: MyJove Corp.
Fecha de publicación: 2025
URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.3791/67932
Notas: MEDLINE/PubMed