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Loading Drosophila Nerve Terminals with Calcium Indicators
Adam J. Rossano 1, Gregory T. Macleod 1
1Department of Physiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA)

Calcium is a ubiquitous messenger in the nervous system, essential for triggering neurotransmitter release and changes in synaptic strength. Here we demonstrate a technique for loading Ca2+-indicators into Drosophila nerve terminals. We also demonstrate fabrication of the required apparatus and emphasize points critical for the technique's success.

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Biology

Proper Care and Cleaning of the Microscope
Victoria Centonze Frohlich 1
1Core Optical Imaging Facility, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA)

Keeping the microscope optics clean is important for high-quality imaging. Dust, fingerprints, excess immersion oil, or mounting medium on or in a microscope causes reduction in contrast and resolution. DIC is especially sensitive to contamination and scratches on the lens surfaces. This protocol details the procedure for keeping the microscope clean.

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Biology

Major Components of the Light Microscope
Victoria Centonze Frohlich 1
1Core Optical Imaging Facility, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA)

The light microscope is a basic tool for the cell biologist, who should have a thorough understanding of how it works, how it should be aligned for different applications, and how it should be maintained as required to obtain maximum image-forming capacity and resolution. The components of the microscope are described in detail here.

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Biology

Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) Microscopy
Victoria Centonze Frohlich 1
1Core Optical Imaging Facility, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA)

This protocol highlights the principles and practical applications of Phase and Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) Microscopy

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Biology

Optical Quantification of Intracellular pH in Drosophila melanogaster Malpighian Tubule Epithelia with a Fluorescent Genetically-encoded pH Indicator
Adam J. Rossano 1, Michael F. Romero 1,2
1Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Cellular ion transport can often be assessed by monitoring intracellular pH (pHi). Genetically Encoded pH-Indicators (GEpHIs) provide optical quantification of intracellular pH in intact cells. This protocol details the quantification of intracellular pH through cellular ex vivo live-imaging of Malpighian tubules of Drosophila melanogaster with pHerry, a pseudo-ratiometric genetically encoded pH-indicator.

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