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ArticleBiosensors2025

Cell Observation and Analysis with a Three-Dimensional Optical Wave Field Microscope.

Shimon Matsumoto, Shoko Itakura, Junta Minato, Masahiro Hashimoto, Shu Obana, Mai Kanai, Masaki Kobayashi, Makiya Nishikawa, Kosuke Kusamori

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Article in Biosensors, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Shimon MatsumotoOtsuka Electronics, 1-10 Sasagaoka, Koka 528-0061, Japan.
Shoko ItakuraLaboratory of Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Science, 6-3-1 Niijuku, Katsushika, Tokyo 125-8585, Japan.ORCID 0009-0000-9798-5085
Junta MinatoLaboratory of Cellular Drug Discovery and Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Science, 6-3-1 Niijuku, Katsushika, Tokyo 125-8585, Japan.
Masahiro HashimotoLaboratory of Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Science, 6-3-1 Niijuku, Katsushika, Tokyo 125-8585, Japan.
Shu ObanaLaboratory of Cellular Drug Discovery and Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Science, 6-3-1 Niijuku, Katsushika, Tokyo 125-8585, Japan.ORCID 0009-0004-8055-2055
Mai KanaiLaboratory of Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Science, 6-3-1 Niijuku, Katsushika, Tokyo 125-8585, Japan.
Masaki KobayashiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Science, Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Ochanomizu University, 2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo, Tokyo 112-8610, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-0985-0322
Makiya NishikawaLaboratory of Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Science, 6-3-1 Niijuku, Katsushika, Tokyo 125-8585, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-3295-5130
Kosuke KusamoriLaboratory of Cellular Drug Discovery and Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Science, 6-3-1 Niijuku, Katsushika, Tokyo 125-8585, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-2065-6122

Funding

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 23H03749, 23K28437, 23K18595Leading Pioneers Science Foundation 0069
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cell observation is crucial in life science research, and advancements in microscopy are essential for deciphering biological phenomena. These technological developments have significantly enhanced our understanding of cellular mechanisms and processes. Light, characterized by its wave-like properties, is fundamental to scientific observation. Recently, new technologies have been developed to detect changes in light wavelengths upon illumination, using them as signals for visualization. Three-dimensional optical wave field microscopy (3D-OWFM), a recent innovation in optimal imaging, leverages the wave properties of light to capture objects without labels, invasive procedures, or direct contact, thus facilitating non-invasive observation. In this study, we observed and analyzed mammalian cell structure and behaviors using 3D-OWFM. The 3D-OWFM revealed the intrinsic structure of the cells, including the cytoplasm and nucleus, with high clarity. The optical path difference (OPD) intensity effectively highlighted nuclear complexity. Furthermore, time-lapse imaging captured cell division process through variations in OPD signal intensity. These findings indicate that 3D-OWFM has significant potential for cell observation, offering insights not attainable with conventional microscopes.

Indexed as

Imaging, Three-DimensionalMicroscopyAnimalsHumans3D-OWFMcell observationimaginglabel-freemicroscopyoptical wave

Identifiers

PMID40862975
PMCPMC12384444

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