Abstract
Sample preparation is an important procedure for atomic force microscope (AFM) studies. However, flexible virus particles have a tendency to aggregate together and are easily compressed during sample preparation or by AFM tip that subsequently hamper studying of virus by AFM. Herein, low concentration chemical reagent of glutaraldehyde (2%, v/v) is pre-mixed in virus suspension that facilitates the dispersion and observation of recombinant serotype 2 adeno-associated virus particles deposited on mica surface with little deformation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 595-598 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Surface Review and Letters |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adeno-associated virus (AAV)
- Atomic force microscope (AFM)
- Dispersion
- Fixation
- Glutaraldehyde