Microwave fixation and localization of calcium in synaptic terminals using x-ray microanalysis and electron energy loss spectroscopy imaging

被引:13
作者
Mizuhira, V
Hasegawa, H
机构
[1] SHIONOGI & CO LTD, DEV RES LABS, TOYONAKA, OSAKA 561, JAPAN
[2] TOKYO MED & DENT UNIV, MED RES INST, BUNKYO KU, TOKYO 113, JAPAN
关键词
microwave fixation; opening image; synaptic vesicles; calcium ion detection; computerized x-ray microanalysis; electron energy loss spectroscopy digital net Ca:L image;
D O I
10.1016/S0361-9230(96)00428-5
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
The distribution of calcium ions is demonstrated in synaptic terminals by means of a two-step chemical precipitation of calcium ions in the rat brain. K-oxalate/K-antimonate chemical replacement with simultaneous computerized microwave irradiation was used. This precipitate in nerve cell structures was investigated by computerized electron probe x-ray microanalysis (EDX) and electron energy loss spectroscopic (EELS) imaging. The values obtained by EDX agreed with those of the standard sample and theoretical values of Ca-antimonate. Typical EELS spectra of Ca:L, O:K, and Sb:M were obtained from nerve terminals in the same tissue block as that used for EDX analysis. Excellent net Ca:L and Sb:M EELS digital images were obtained after their background images were subtracted. Calcium ions were distributed in the nerve terminals, synaptic vesicles, mitochondria, and synaptic membranes. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc.
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