The Cell: An Image Library - Image CIL:37230

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CIL:37230^*

Description

Classic early transmission electron micrograph of a thin section of guinea pig pancreas showing ribosome-studded rough endoplasmic reticulum. Image made available by James D. Jamieson and the Department of Cell Biology, Yale University School of Medicine.

Technical Details

Original 3.25 in. x 4 in. lantern slides were scanned at 600dpi. Original Magnification: 129,000.

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: Cavia porcellus; (Cavy)
Cell Type: pancreatic cell
Cellular Component: rough endoplasmic reticulum; rough endoplasmic reticulum lumen; rough endoplasmic reticulum membrane; endoplasmic reticulum

Biological Context

Biological Process: organelle organization; protein synthesis; endoplasmic reticulum organization

Attribution

Name: George E. Palade
Link: George E. Palade EM Slide Collection
Date: 04/26/1966

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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	4942px	——

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