3-D Scan of a Pre-synaptic Terminal with Tagged Vesicles (VIDEO)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

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This is a 3-D localization and distribution of synaptic vesicles labeled with quantum dots in giant pre-synaptic terminal expressing green fluorescent protein (GFP). Vesicles are color-coded according to their position in the terminal.

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