title: Scanning ion conductance microscopy.
abstract: Scanning ion conductance microscopy (SICM) is a versatile type of scanning probe microscopy for studies in molecular biology and materials science. Recent advances in feedback and probe fabrication have greatly increased the resolution, stability, and speed of imaging. Noncontact imaging and the ability to deliver materials to localized areas have made SICM especially fruitful for studies of molecular biology, and many examples of such use have been reported. In this review, we highlight new developments in the operation of SICM and describe some of the most exciting recent studies from this growing field.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, USA.
authors.forename: Chiao-Chen
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Yi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Lane A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002468:Cell Physiological Phenomena; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007473:Ion Channels / Q000032:analysis; D007477:Ions / Q000737:chemistry*; D008565:Membrane Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D020527:Microscopy, Scanning Probe / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018408:Patch-Clamp Techniques / Q000379:methods; D013347:Subcellular Fractions / Q000648:ultrastructure
chemical_list: D007473:Ion Channels; D007477:Ions; D008565:Membrane Proteins