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Description
Transmission electron micrograph showing the aggregation of rough endplasmic reticulum known as a Nissl bodiy within nerve cells of the superior cervical ganglion. Note that this very early (1953) 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
Additional reference: Palay, S and Palade, GE J Biophys Biochem Cytol. 1955 Jan;1(1):69-88. Original 3.25 in. x 4 in. lantern slides were scanned at 600dpi. Original magnification 37,500x.
Biological Sources
- Cell Type
- neuron
- Cellular Component
- Nissl body
- rough endoplasmic reticulum
Biological Context
- Biological Process
- cytoplasm organization
- Human Development Anatomy
- superior cervical ganglion
Attribution
- Name
- Sanford Palay
- Link
- George E. Palade EM Slide Collection
- Date
- 00/05/1953
Grouping
This image is part of a group.Imaging
- Image Type
- recorded image
- Imaging 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
| Spatial Axis | Image Size | Pixel Size |
|---|---|---|
| X | 6000px | —— |
| Y | 5526px | —— |