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CIL:222*  Cite 
Description

A scanning electron microscope image of an activated mast cell illustrating the convoluted topography of the cell membrane, which is populated with receptors.

Biological Sources
Cell Type
mast cell
Cellular Component
plasma membrane
Attribution
Names
Bridget Wilsen
Link
NIGMS Image Library
NIGMS Web exclusive
Citation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
doi:10.7295/W9CIL222
Archival Resource Key (ARK)
ark:/b7295/w9cil222
Imaging
Image Type
recorded image
Image Mode
scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Parameters Imaged
secondary electron generation
Source of Contrast
differences in deposition of metal shadow
Visualization Methods
shadowing and plating
Data Qualifiers
processed data
Sample Preparation
Relation To Intact Cell
whole mounted tissue
Dimensions
Spatial Axis Image Size Pixel Size
X 197px ——
X 207px ——