This protocol outlines a routine method for using serial block-face scanning electron microscopy (SBF-SEM), a powerful 3D imaging technique. Successful application of SBF-SEM hinges on proper fixation and tissue staining techniques, as well as careful consideration of imaging settings. This protocol contains practical considerations for the entirety of this process.
Courson, J. A., Landry, P. T., Do, T., Spehlmann, E., Lafontant, P. J., Patel, N., Rumbaut, R. E., Burns, A. R. Serial Block-Face Scanning Electron Microscopy (SBF-SEM) of Biological Tissue Samples. J. Vis. Exp. (169), e62045, doi:10.3791/62045 (2021).