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Embryonic smooth muscle cell C018 / 8595
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Embryonic smooth muscle cell C018 / 8595
Embryonic smooth muscle cell, immunofluorescence micrograph. Actin filaments are green, the protein vinculin is light blue. Actin is part of the cytoskeleton. The cytoskeleton maintains the cells shape, allows some cellular mobility and is involved in intracellular transport. Vinculin is a membrane-cytoskeletal protein that is present at focal adhesions, where the cytoskeleton connects to the extracellular matrix
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© Vira V. Artym, LCDB/NIDCR/NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Actin Adhesion Cell Biology Cell Structure Cytological Cytology Cytoskeletal Cytoskeleton Embryonic Filament Fluorescence Micrograph Fluorescence Microscope Immunofluorescence Micrograph Membrane Smooth Muscle Light Micrograph Light Microscope Protein
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This print showcases an immunofluorescence micrograph of an embryonic smooth muscle cell, providing a mesmerizing glimpse into the intricate world of cellular biology. Against a striking black background, the vibrant colors reveal the complex structures within the cell. Highlighted in green are the actin filaments, vital components of the cytoskeleton. The cytoskeleton plays multiple crucial roles in maintaining cell shape, facilitating mobility, and aiding intracellular transport processes. Actin's presence emphasizes its significance in these functions. In light blue hues, we can observe vinculin - a membrane-cytoskeletal protein that congregates at focal adhesions where the cytoskeleton connects to the extracellular matrix. These adhesions play a pivotal role in cellular attachment and communication with their surroundings. The meticulous work by Vira V. Artym from LCDB/NIDCR/NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH has beautifully captured this momentous image using fluorescence microscopy techniques. Through this lens, we gain insight into both structural elements and dynamic interactions occurring within cells. This stunning photograph not only serves as a testament to scientific exploration but also as an artistic representation of life at its most fundamental level. It reminds us of nature's incredible complexity and inspires curiosity about our own existence on microscopic scales.
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