Adhesion zones between inner and outer membranes of E. Coli have been observed after aldehyde fixation of cells and electron microscopy. Slam-freezing (cryo-fixation) however revealed no such adhesions, rather a wide open periplasm. Other cryofixations, such as plunge freezing in liquid propane preserved some of the adhesions after UV crosslinking with a photographic flash. We are using a nanosecond UV pulse at 266 nm might to stabilize these structures such that subsequent cryofixation reduces chemical interaction.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR001348-17
Application #
6281084
Study Section
Project Start
1998-08-01
Project End
1999-07-31
Budget Start
1997-10-01
Budget End
1998-09-30
Support Year
17
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Type
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104
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