4D light sheet imaging, computational reconstruction, and cell tracking in mouse embryos
4D light sheet imaging, computational reconstruction, and cell tracking in mouse embryos

4D light sheet imaging, computational reconstruction, and cell tracking in mouse embryos

STAR Protoc. 2025 Jan 2;6(1):103515. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2024.103515. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

As light sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM) becomes widely available, reconstruction of time-lapse imaging will further our understanding of complex biological processes at cellular resolution. Here, we present a comprehensive workflow for in toto capture, processing, and analysis of multi-view LSFM experiments using the ex vivo mouse embryo as a model system of development. Our protocol describes imaging on a commercial LSFM instrument followed by computational analysis in discrete segments, using open-source software. Quantification of migration and morphodynamics is included. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Dominguez et al.1.

PMID:39754721 | DOI:10.1016/j.xpro.2024.103515