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- the present invention relates to a biomolecule analyzing apparatus for determining statistical properties of a plurality of specific sites in a sample, interactions between the sites, and the like.
- fluorescence correlation spectroscopy fluorescently labeled proteins and carrier particles are suspended in a solution in the field of view of a confocal laser microscope, and the fluctuations in fluorescence intensity based on the Brownian motion of these particles are analyzed. Then, the autocorrelation function is obtained to estimate the number and size of the target particles. This technology is discussed in, for example, Tokuhyohei No.
- the fluorescence signal from the sample is imaged with a two-dimensional photodetector such as a CCD.
- a two-dimensional photodetector such as a CCD.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-068694 fluorescence correlation analysis is performed from a spatially separated site by injecting an optical fiber into a reaction vessel containing a liquid sample.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 09-113348 discloses that a single light beam is separated into a plurality of light beams by multi-processing to detect different fluorescence intensities from a plurality of reaction vessels.
- a plurality of reaction vessels are arranged in a line, one laser beam is irradiated so as to pass through all the reaction vessels, and a focusing lens is placed in front of each reaction vessel. This creates a single focal point for all vessels and Fluorescence correlation analysis is performed on the samples at the same time.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-206742 discloses a laser scanning confocal optical microscope in which observation images at different times are acquired by two independent scanning optical systems and the positions where the images are superimposed. The dynamic characteristics of the sample are determined based on the movement.
- the fluctuation of the fluorescence intensity from the fluorescent molecules existing in the visual field is observed, and a time-series signal is obtained based on the fluctuation to obtain an autocorrelation function.
- information such as the translational diffusion speed of the fluorescent molecule can be obtained by directly analyzing the fluctuation of the obtained fluorescent intensity. Can be done.
- these fluorescent molecules move or change the movement speed, these changes can be statistically captured.
- the autocorrelation and cross-correlation of each fluorescent molecule can be determined by performing wavelength separation. . However, they are limited to the same field of view.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a biomolecule analyzer capable of capturing various movements and changes of a target sample. Disclosure of the invention
- the biomolecule analyzer of the present invention is a biomolecule analyzer for analyzing the dynamic behavior of a biomolecule, and includes at least a biological sample containing a biomolecule maintained in a measurable state.
- Image acquisition means for acquiring an image corresponding to one observation area; designation means for designating an arbitrary point on the image acquired by the image acquisition means; and a sample corresponding to the point designated by the designation means.
- An arrangement means for continuously arranging the measurement point at the point position of the measurement point; a measurement means for measuring a signal derived from the dynamic information of the substance to be measured from the measurement point arranged by the arrangement means; Analyzing means for analyzing the result measured by the measuring means.
- the biomolecule analyzing apparatus of the present invention is the apparatus according to (1), and the quotient image obtained by the image obtaining means is an image including a three-dimensional area.
- the arranging means arranges the measurement points at arbitrary positions in three dimensions.
- the biomolecule analyzing apparatus of the present invention is the apparatus according to the above (1), wherein the measuring means acquires a plurality of signals at different times from the same measuring point, and the analyzing means The outputs between the measurement points are compared and calculated.
- the biomolecule analyzing apparatus of the present invention is the apparatus according to the above (1), and the measuring means measures the intensity of an optical signal.
- the biomolecule analyzing apparatus according to the present invention is the apparatus according to the above (1) or (2), and the analyzing means is suitable for a component on a sample to which a designated point belongs. The calculation is performed using the calculation formula regarding the dynamic information.
- the biomolecule analyzing apparatus of the present invention is the apparatus according to any one of the above (1) to (5), and the specifying means is configured to be able to specify any two or more points.
- the arrangement means and the measurement means function independently at each of the designated two or more points, and the analysis means outputs the measurement results obtained from each of the two or more points in a comparable manner.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of a biomolecule analyzing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of a scanning optical system of the biomolecule analyzing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific configuration of a scanning optical system of the biomolecule analyzing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a specific configuration of the biomolecule analyzing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a scanning optical system using a large number of laser light sources and a large number of photodetectors according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a biomolecule analyzing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a biomolecule analyzing device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- 8A and 8B are diagrams showing an example of a standard chart according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing dynamic characteristics and static characteristics of a scan angle with respect to an input voltage according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an image recorded in an image memory according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of a biomolecule analyzing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- the present invention is based on a conventionally used laser scanning confocal optical microscope.
- a minute measurement area is realized by a laser confocal optical system.
- an objective lens with a numerical aperture of about 1.0 N A (numerical aperture) is used.
- the confocal region obtained in this way has a substantially cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 0.6 ⁇ and a length of about 2 ⁇ .
- the illumination systems S1a and S2a are composed of laser light sources 1a and 1b, respectively, and first lenses 2a and 2b.
- Scanning system S l b is a scanning system S l b,
- 5 2b consists of a galvano mirror (a galnonomillar) 6a and 6b, respectively, of the service type.
- Reference numeral 6b denotes an X-axis scanning scanner and a Y-axis scanning scanner that are arranged so that the scanning directions are perpendicular to each other, and each scans the laser light in the X-axis and the Y-axis.
- the detection systems S lc and S 2 c are The light receiving lenses 9a and 9b, the light receiving pinholes 8a and 8b, and the photodetectors 10a and 10b, respectively.
- a first illumination system S la a first scanning system S ib, and a first scanning system S ib are used.
- the detection system Sic is used.
- the laser light emitted from the laser light source 1a reaches the galvano scanner 6a via the first lens 2a, the dichroic mirror 7a, and the mirror 101.
- the laser beam is scanned XY by the galvano scanner 6 a, passes through the dichroic mirror 100, and illuminates the sample S on the stage ST via the objective lens 5.
- the reflected light and the fluorescent light from the sample S pass through the dichroic mirror 100 through the objective lens 5, and are transmitted through the galvano-scanner 6a, the mirror 101, and the dichroic mirror.
- the light is received by the photodetector 10a via the mirror 7a, the mirror 9la, the light receiving lens 9a, and the light receiving pinhole 8a.
- Photodetector 10a measures the intensity of the optical signal.
- the optical signal is subjected to image processing such as contrast enhancement and contour enhancement by an image processing device, and then guided to a computer, where it is converted into a two-dimensional image on a TV monitor.
- a second illumination system S2a, a second scanning system S2b, and a second detection system S2c are used to obtain an autocorrelation function of the fluorescent molecules in the sample S.
- the laser beam emitted from the laser light source 1b reaches the galvano scanner 6b via the first lens 2b and the dichroic mirror 7b.
- Laser light The sample S is XY-scanned by the ganore-no-scanner 6b, reflected by the dichroic mirror 100, and illuminates the sample S on the stage ST via the objective lens 5.
- the laser light excites the fluorescent molecules in the sample S existing in the minute measurement area, and the fluorescence signal
- the obtained fluorescence signal that is, the fluctuation of the intensity of the fluorescence from the fluorescent molecule, is reflected by the dichroic mirror 100 through the objective lens 5, and is reflected by the galvano-scanner 6b,
- the light is received by the photodetector 10b via the Crook mirror 7b, the mirror 91b, the light receiving lens 9b, and the light receiving pinhole 8b.
- the fluorescence signal is converted to a photocurrent pulse by the photodetector 10b, guided to a signal processing device, where waveform shaping, binarization, etc., are performed, and are performed by a combi- ter (correlation analyzer).
- FCS fluorescence correlation spectroscopy
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- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of an illumination optical system, a scanning optical system, and a detection optical system of the biomolecule analyzing apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 2 the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- the laser light emitted from laser light source 1b is the first lens
- An illumination light pinhole 3b is arranged at the in-focus position. Also, align the illumination light pinhole 3b with the focus position of the second lens 4. ing.
- the second lens 4 guides the collimated light (parallel light) to the objective lens 5.
- the specimen surface is set to the focal position of the objective lens 5.
- the laser beam emitted from the laser light source 1 b passes through the first lens 2 b and the pinhole 3 b for illumination light, passes through the die mirror 7 b, and passes through the second lens 4. Then, an X-axis scanning scanner 61 and a Y-axis scanning scanner 62 are reached.
- the scanning directions of the X-axis scanning scanner 61 and the Y-axis scanning scanner 62 are orthogonal to each other.
- the laser beam is scanned by the X-axis scanning scanner 61 and the Y-axis scanning scanner 62 in the X-axis and Y-axis directions, respectively, and is two-dimensionally scanned in the sample S plane.
- the fluorescence signal from the fluorescent molecule in the sample S passes through the same optical path as that of the irradiated laser beam, and is transmitted between the second lens 4 and the illumination light pinhole 3b. Is reflected by color 7 b. This reflected light passes through the light-receiving pinhole 8b arranged at the focal position of the second lens 4, and is guided to the light-receiving lens 9b.
- the dichroic mirror 7b has a spectrum characteristic of transmitting the irradiated laser light (excitation light) and reflecting the fluorescence emitted from the fluorescent molecule.
- the light receiving pinhole 8b is located at the focal point of the light receiving lens 9b.
- the fluorescent light passes through the receiving lens 9b and reaches the photodetector (receiver) 10b.
- the photodetector 1Ob is a two-dimensional photodetector such as a CCD camera for image acquisition. Is used.
- an APD anoranche photo diode
- a photomultiplier tube is used.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific configuration of a scanning optical system of the biomolecule analyzing apparatus shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the same parts as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- three-dimensional scanning of laser light will be described with reference to FIG.
- the optical system in Fig. 3 is constructed so that it can perform focus movement in the optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).
- the movable lens 11 is arranged between the pinhole 3b for illumination light and the die mirror 7b in FIG.
- the focus position of the laser light source 1 on the sample surface can be changed in the optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).
- Z-axis direction Z-axis direction
- the movable lens 11 is moved in the direction of a
- the focus position on the sample surface becomes a ′.
- the force position on the sample surface becomes c ′.
- the focus position of the irradiation laser light that has passed through the objective lens 5 can be moved by an appropriate amount in the optical axis direction.
- the focus of one irradiation laser beam can be adjusted to the three-dimensional position in the sample in the depth direction of the sample, and the depth Desired fluorescent molecules distributed in the direction can be excited.
- the focus movement in the optical axis direction can also be performed by moving the objective lens 5 in the optical axis direction.
- FIG. 4 shows a biomolecule analysis device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific configuration of the device. The operation of the biomolecule analyzer will be described below with reference to FIG.
- a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image of a sample is obtained on a TV monitor by a laser-scanning confocal optical microscope.
- the XY scanner 21 for obtaining a two-dimensional image for example, an XY scan is performed using a galvano scanner. This is, for example, a first scanning system P1.
- the other XY scanner 22 the same galvano scanner as the first running system P 1 is used, and this is, for example, a second running system P 2.
- the cell When acquiring an image observed with a microscope, for example, the cell is irradiated with laser light by XY scanning of the first scanning system P1, reflected light and fluorescent light are received by the photodetector 10a, and the light intensity signal is obtained. Is converted into an electric signal, the waveform is shaped by a signal processing device 28, a two-dimensional image is generated by an image processing device 29, and output to a TV monitor 30.
- the focus position of the laser beam can be moved up and down along the optical axis direction.
- the two XY scanners 21 and 22 capable of generating a three-dimensional image on the TV monitor 30 are arranged so as to be scanned in mutually orthogonal directions.
- the running motion is precisely controlled by the XY scanner driving devices 23 and 24 controlled by the computer 20.
- the XY scanner driving device 2 3 2 4 is equipped with a scanning position detection mechanism 25, which detects the scanning position with high accuracy in real time, and feeds the data to the computer 20. Is controlled.
- the inside of the sample S is landed.
- the computer 20 controls the XY scanner driving devices 23 and 24 to acquire a plurality of fluorescent signals at different times from the same position in the sample S. You can also.
- the laser used as the excitation light is an argon laser with a wavelength of 488 nm and a He ⁇ Ne laser with a wavelength of 633 nm.
- Rhodamine green (RhG) and Cyfive (Cy5) are used as fluorescent dyes for labeling desired locations in the cells of the sample S.
- Rhodamine green (RhG) is excited with a 488 nm wavelength argon laser from laser source 1a.
- the cyfive (Cy5) is excited by a 633 nm He-Ne laser from laser source 1b.
- Fluorescence from the fluorescent dye molecule at the desired location passes through the same optical path as the excitation light, and is applied to the dichroic mirrors 26, 27 optically adjusted to the emission wavelength of each dye. After being separated from the incident optical path, the light is received by the photodetectors 10a and 1Ob.
- the light intensity signals incident on the photodetectors 10a and 10b are converted into electric signals, waveform-shaped by a signal processor 28, and converted into on-off binarized pulses. Guided to 0.
- a correlation operation is performed on the input binary pulse signal, and an autocorrelation function is obtained. Furthermore, from the obtained autocorrelation function, the translational diffusion speed of the fluorescent molecule, the change in the number of fluorescent molecules in the measurement region, and the like can be obtained.
- the electrical signals output from the photodetectors 10a and 10b are time-based. It becomes a column signal.
- the time-series signal is subjected to AZD conversion by the signal processing device 28, converted to a digital signal, then subjected to waveform shaping, and converted to a binary pulse signal as before.
- AZD conversion by the signal processing device 28, converted to a digital signal, then subjected to waveform shaping, and converted to a binary pulse signal as before.
- the computer 20 By guiding this binary pulse signal to the computer 20, a correlation operation is performed, and an autocorrelation function is obtained.
- the digitized time-series signal may be directly guided to the computer 20 to perform the correlation operation.
- the scanning point is specified on the observation image as follows.
- the observer finds the emission from the fluorescent molecule at the desired point while watching the observation image on the TV monitor 30, and at this point, scans the scanning mirrors of the XY scanners 21 and 22.
- the position information is transmitted to the scanning mirror drive mechanism 25 by specifying a point on the image by using a designation means attached to the computer 20, for example, a keyboard or a mouse pointer.
- the optical axis is adjusted.
- a measurement point is arranged at an arbitrary position on the three-dimensional surface of the sample S. At this time, the angle of the traveling mirror can be obtained with high accuracy by the scanning position detecting mechanism 25.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration using a number of illumination optical systems and a number of detection optical systems.
- measurement using a number of laser light sources and a number of photodetectors will be described with reference to FIG.
- the configuration in FIG. 5 is basically the same as the one-scan optical system and one-detection optical system.
- three laser light sources la, lb, 1c and four photodetectors 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d are provided.
- the laser light source 1a is composed of an anoregon laser having a wavelength of 488nm
- the laser light source 1b is composed of an anoregon laser having a wavelength of 514.5nm
- the laser light source 1c is composed of a heliom neon laser having a wavelength of 632.8nm.
- Loading fluorescent (RhG) s tetramethyl rhodamine (TMR) and cyfive (Cy5) are used as fluorescent dyes for sample S.
- the loading laser (RhG) is excited by an argon laser with a wavelength of 488 nm. Excitation of tetramethyl rhodamine (TMR) by an anoregon laser with a wavelength of 514.5 nm.
- Cyfive (Cy5) by a Helium Neon laser with a wavelength of 632.8 nm.
- Each fluorescent dye labels a desired molecule in a cell, for example, a base or cholesterol constituting DNA. This provides information on structural changes such as the aggregation of cholesterol when it is taken up into cells.
- the laser light emitted from the laser light source 1a passes through the dike mirror 31a, is reflected by the dichroic mirror 26 and is reflected by the XY scanner 21.
- XY scanner 2 2 is reached.
- the laser beam emitted from the laser light source 1 b is reflected by the dike mouth mirror 3 lb, reflected by the dichroic mirror 3 la, and the dichroic mirror 2 6
- the light reaches the XY scanner 22 and the XY scanner 21.
- the laser light emitted from the laser light source 1c is reflected by the dichroic mirror 31c, passes through the dichroic mirror 31b, and passes through the dichroic mirror 31c.
- the light is reflected by the mirror 31a, reflected by the dichroic mirror 26, and reaches the XY scanner 21 and the XY scanner 22.
- the laser beam is applied to the XY scanner 21 and the XY scanner. Scanning is performed in the plane of the sample S via the objective lens 5 by the canner 22.
- the reflected light from the sample S and the fluorescent light pass through the dichroic mirror 26 via the objective lens 5, the XY scanner 21 and the XY scanner 22 and are reflected by the mirror 32 Is reflected by the mirror 33.
- the reflected light reflected by the mirror 33 and reflected by the dichroic mirror 34a is transmitted through the lens 35a, the light receiving pinhole 8a, and the light receiving lens 9a. Then, the light is received by the photodetector 10a.
- the reflected light and the fluorescent light transmitted through the dichroic mirror 34a and reflected by the dichroic mirrors 34b, 34c, 34d respectively become lenses 35b, 35 c, 35 d, light receiving pin horns 8 b, 8 c, 8 d, and light receiving lenses 9 b, 9 c, 9 d, photodetectors 10 b, 10 c, 1 Received at 0 d.
- one of the laser light sources is shared as a scanning optical system and an observation optical system. This is done by adding one more laser light source to four lasers, one of which is used as an observation optical system to acquire a sample image, and the other three are used for excitation of fluorescence. May be.
- the number of laser light sources is not limited to this, and may be five or more.
- two XY scanners are shared by the laser light sources 1a and 1b1c, and the laser light is scanned in the same direction.
- the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, four XY scanners, Alternatively, six laser beams may be used to scan each laser beam in different directions.
- the scanning position detection mechanism detects the angle of the XY scanner, fixes the XY scanner at that position, irradiates the sample with a laser beam at the position of the target molecule, and detects the fluorescence signal from the target molecule.
- Fluorescent signals emitted from fluorescent molecules are received by separate photodetectors 10a, 10b, 10c, and 10d, respectively.
- the obtained time-series pulse signal is subjected to waveform shaping and binarization by a signal processing device, guided to a computer, and subjected to a correlation operation to obtain an autocorrelation function.
- the behavior of target molecules such as different proteins in the same cell can be simultaneously grasped in real time.
- information can be obtained on the cross-correlation of different target molecules.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a biomolecule analyzing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- FIG. 6 four illumination systems SI la, S 12 a, S 22 a s S 32 a, three scanning systems S llb, S 12 b, S 13 b, and four detection systems S la llc, S12c, S22c, S32c are provided.
- the illumination systems Slla, S12a, S22a, and S32a are laser light sources 11a, llb, 21b, 31b, and the first lens 12a, 12b, respectively.
- the scanning systems SI lb, S 12 b, and SI 3 b are the servo galvano scanners (galvanometer mirrors) 16 a, 16 b, respectively. It consists of 16 c forces.
- the Gano Leno scanners 16a, 16b, and 16c each consist of an X-axis scanning scanner and a Y-axis scanning scanner, and the detection systems Sllc, S12c, S22c, and S22c, respectively.
- 32 c is a light receiving lens 19 a, 19 b, 29 b, 39 b, a light receiving pinhole 18 a, 18 b, 28 b, 38 b, and a photodetector, respectively. It consists of 110a, 110b, 210b, 310b.
- the first illumination system S11a and the first scanning system Sllb and the first scanning system Sllb are used. Is used.
- the laser light emitted from the laser light source 11a reaches the galvano scanner 16a via the first lens 12a and the dichroic mirror 17a.
- the laser beam is scanned XY by the Gano Levano scanner 16a, reflected by the dichroic mirror 102, transmitted through the dichroic mirror 103, and passed through the objective lens 5.
- the reflected light from the sample S and the fluorescent light pass through the dichroic mirror 103 via the objective lens 5, are reflected by the dichroic mirror 101, and are With the photodetector 110a through the scanner 16b, the dike mouth mirror 17a, the mirror 191a, the light-receiving lens 19a, and the light-receiving pinhole 18a. Received light.
- the photodetector 110a measures the intensity of the optical signal.
- the optical signal is subjected to image processing such as contrast enhancement and contour enhancement by an image processing device, and then guided to a computer, where it is converted into a two-dimensional image on a TV monitor.
- the second illumination system S12a, the second scanning system SI2b, and the second detection system S12c Is used.
- the laser light emitted from the laser light source 11 b is transmitted to the Garno-no-scanner 16 b via the first lens 12 b, the dichroic mirror 17 b, and the mirror 104.
- the laser beam is scanned XY by a galvano scanner 16b, reflected by a dichroic mirror 103, and illuminates the sample S on the stage ST via the objective lens 5. I do.
- the laser light excites the fluorescent molecules in the sample S existing in the minute measurement area, and a fluorescent signal (photon pulse) is obtained.
- the obtained fluorescence signal that is, the intensity fluctuation of the fluorescence from the fluorescent molecule, is reflected by the dichroic mirror 103 through the objective lens 5, and is reflected by the galvano scanner 16b and the mirror. 104, die-cloth mirror 17b, mirror 19lb, light-receiving lens 19b, and light-detector pin 110b via light-receiving pinhole 18b. Received.
- the fluorescence signal is converted to a photocurrent pulse by the photodetector 110b, guided to a signal processing device, where waveform shaping and binarization are performed, and then performed by a computer (correlation analysis device). Autocorrelation function, cross-correlation function, etc.
- FCS fluorescence correlation spectroscopy
- each optical system can individually acquire an autocorrelation function or a cross-correlation function from a fluorescent molecule existing at a desired different site in a sample.
- Each galvano-scanner 16a, 16b, 16c operates independently of each other and focuses laser light spots on different portions of the sample. By linking 6a, 16b, and 16c with each other, the laser beam spot can be simultaneously focused on a desired portion in the sample.
- one type of fluorescent dye is used.
- a loading line RhG
- an argon laser wavelength: 488 nm
- the output light intensity of the argon laser is, for example, 10 mW.
- the greater the output light intensity of the laser the stronger the fluorescent dye can be excited and the stronger the fluorescence can be received.
- an output light intensity of about 10 mW is appropriate, depending on the device configuration.
- the fluctuation in the intensity of the fluorescence from the fluorescent molecules existing at different desired sites in the sample is received by the photodetector, and is guided to the correlation analyzer.
- the auto-correlation function or cross-correlation function obtained from this results in cells with fluorescent dyes, etc. You can know the condition and size of the car.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a biomolecule analyzing device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- the same parts as those in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- FIG. 7 four scanning systems S I lb, S 12 b, S 13 b, and S 14 b are provided.
- the operation procedure for acquiring an image of the biological sample (cell) S held in a state that can be measured on the stage ST is the same as that in the second embodiment.
- the second illumination system S12a, the second scanning system S12b, and the second detection system SI2c The operation procedure when using is the same as in the second embodiment.
- a third illumination system S22a, a fourth scanning system S14b, and a third detection system S22c are used. Used.
- the laser beam emitted from the laser light source 21b passes through the first lens 22b and the dichroic mirror 27b and reaches the galvano scanner 16d.
- the XY scan is performed by the scanner 16 d, reflected by the dichroic mirror 105, the dichroic mirror 102, the dichroic mirror 103, and the objective lens 5.
- the laser light excites the fluorescent molecules in the sample S existing in the minute measurement area, and a fluorescent signal (photon pulse) is obtained.
- the obtained fluorescence signal that is, the fluctuation of the intensity of the fluorescence from the fluorescent molecule, is reduced by the objective lens 5, the dichroic mirror 103, and The light is reflected by the die mirror 105 through the die mirror 105, and is reflected by the die mirror 105.
- the ghost lens mirror 16 d and the die mirror 27 b The light is received by the photodetector 210b through the mirror 2911b, the light-receiving lens 29b, and the light-receiving pinhole 28b.
- the fourth illumination system S32a, the third scanning system SI3b, and the fourth detection system S32c are used, the laser beam is scanned XY by the galvano scanner 16c. .
- each of a combination of a laser light source, a first lens, a dichroic mirror, a mirror, a light receiving lens, a light receiving pinhole, and a light detector is used.
- the system uses a pair of galvano scanners for each optical system.
- Each of these optical systems has a different laser oscillation wavelength and a different wavelength characteristic of a dichroic mirror.
- laser beams having different wavelengths can be simultaneously focused on almost the same focusing position by each optical system, and fluorescence from different fluorescent dyes can be detected. And can be.
- different optical systems can irradiate different parts of the sample with laser light via the same objective lens.
- scanning is performed by a galvano scanner that operates independently in each optical system, laser light is applied to different positions by each optical system. Therefore, laser light spots can be focused simultaneously or at different timings on a plurality of discrete sites in the sample.
- the laser light source, the first lens, the die-cloth mirror, the light-receiving lens, the light-receiving pinhole, and the light detector For one optical system composed of a combination, two or more pairs of scanning systems composed of a galvano scanner may be used.
- a laser beam having a single or a plurality of different wavelengths or a laser beam having a plurality of different wavelengths is simultaneously or staggered at desired different portions in a sample. Irradiate multiple lines to obtain fluorescence from fluorescent molecules, record and observe the image as an image, and obtain the auto-correlation function or cross-correlation function from the fluctuations in the intensity of the fluorescence by calculation be able to.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B show examples of a standard chart, where FIG. 8A shows a lattice pattern and FIG. 8B shows a random pattern.
- a standard chart is prepared, scanning is performed at a low speed so that the dynamic characteristics are the same as the static characteristics, and image data is acquired. Obtain correction data by comparing with the image data obtained in the inspection.
- the components for realizing this method include a first memory for recording an image obtained by normal high-speed scanning, a second memory for recording an image obtained by low-speed scanning, and a first memory.
- a computing device that compares the two images recorded in the memory and the second memory, a third memory that records the results of the comparison (correction data) in the computing device, and an image obtained with a laser microscope. It consists of a correction device that converts the specified position into control data using the correction data. Normally, these memories, arithmetic devices, and correction devices are all realized by a computer.
- the standard image data that constitutes the standard chart can be grid data and random data as shown in Figs. 8A and 8B.
- an image is acquired by normal high-speed scanning and recorded in the first memory.
- an image is acquired by low-speed scanning and recorded in the second memory.
- the arithmetic unit compares the displacement or distortion between the image obtained by the high-speed scanning and the image obtained by the low-speed scanning, and records the result of the comparison in a third memory. Normally, a correlation operation is used for this comparison.
- an arithmetic unit creates correction data of a control signal of an image obtained by low-speed scanning with respect to a control signal of an image obtained by high-speed scanning.
- the correction data is a voltage value for controlling the scanning angle. This correction data is created for each high-speed scanning speed and scanning angle.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing dynamic characteristics and static characteristics of the scanning angle with respect to the input voltage.
- the above method will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. Will be described.
- the scanning angle position on the image
- the coordinates on the image are determined based on the voltage.
- the observation point c is selected from the image obtained by low-speed scanning, and the voltage b is obtained.
- this observation point c (voltage a) is found in the image obtained by the high-speed scanning, and the position difference from the image obtained by the low-speed scanning is calculated. This difference is the difference between the static characteristics and the dynamic characteristics.
- the observation point is specified on the image obtained by high-speed scanning.
- the voltage b is input using the correction data. In this way, it is possible to accurately fix the laser beam to an arbitrary position specified on the image obtained by the laser microscope, and perform FCS measurement. According to this method, all errors such as distortion of the optical system can be corrected.
- the scanning means is stopped and the laser light is applied to the sample on which the fluorescent dye has been uniformly applied, and the sample is faded.
- the method of fading may be grid-like or other patterns.
- Figure 10 is a diagram showing the images recorded in the image memory. It can be considered that each pixel in the image is recorded on the axis of the angle of the scanning means or the control voltage (control input) at the time of sampling.
- the scanning means is stopped to fade the fluorescent dye.
- the control input to the scanning means at that time is (a, b).
- the fluorescence image obtained by a normal laser microscope is observed, and the coordinates at which fading is confirmed are defined as (c, d).
- the difference between (a, b) and (c, d) is the difference between the static and dynamic characteristics.
- a plurality of continuous wave lasers or pulsed lasers are selected as light sources for excitation of fluorescent dye molecules according to measurement points (by selecting the wavelength of the laser), and are used in the intracellular region.
- By exciting a plurality of desired points and measuring the fluctuation of the fluorescence intensity it is possible to analyze the translational diffusion motion of a plurality of types of fluorescent molecules.
- multiple target molecules can be targeted as targets inside and outside the cell nucleus and cytoplasm, and dynamic changes such as intracellular signal transmission, mass transport, and cell division can be reconstructed in three dimensions. Analyzes can be performed while observing and recording in real time.
- transcription control reactions and information transmission systems outside the cell nucleus Since the system can be clarified, it can provide valuable information in genomic drug discovery research.
- each of them is labeled with a different fluorescent dye, and the fluorescent signals are simultaneously detected in parallel, and the time-series signal of the fluorescent intensity fluctuation ( Analysis of signals derived from dynamic information of molecules).
- the correlation between the two can be clarified, and information such as the number of free molecules and the number of bound molecules can be obtained. It is also suitable for simultaneously measuring the responsiveness of one or more stimuli at two or more different discrete positions.
- a biological sample in which a specific site in a field of view is fluorescently labeled is irradiated with laser light, While observing and recording the image, correlation analysis of fluorescence intensity fluctuations from multiple specific sites in the sample was performed, and the statistical properties of the sites and the interaction between the sites were analyzed. To ask.
- the fluorescent molecule is detected while recognizing a desired fluorescent molecule discretely present in the sample, observing and recording a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image in the visual field, and detecting a position on the sample image. Detect fluorescence intensity fluctuations simultaneously or separately. In addition to analyzing the autocorrelation function of the intensity fluctuation (sequential signal) of each fluorescent molecule, the cross-correlation analysis between desired different fluorescent molecules is performed, and the time and space between the measurement points are analyzed. Can be analyzed.
- biomolecule analyzer for analyzing dynamic behavior of biomolecules
- Image acquisition means for acquiring an image corresponding to at least one observation region of a biological sample containing a biomolecule held in a measurable state
- Arranging means for arranging the measuring point at a position on the sample corresponding to the point specified by the specifying means
- Measuring means for measuring a signal derived from the dynamic information of the substance to be measured from the measurement points arranged by the arrangement means;
- a biomolecule analyzing apparatus comprising: analyzing means for analyzing a result measured by the measuring means.
- the image obtained by the image obtaining means is an image including a three-dimensional area
- the biomolecule analyzing apparatus according to the above (1), wherein the arranging means arranges a measurement point at an arbitrary position in three dimensions.
- the measurement means acquires a plurality of signals at different times from the same measurement point, and the analysis means compares and computes outputs between the measurement points.
- the biomolecule analysis device according to (1).
- the analyzing means measures the fluctuation of the fluorescence intensity.
- the biomolecule analyzer according to the above (1) which is characterized in that:
- the biomolecule analyzing apparatus wherein the analysis means performs correlation analysis of the different analytes by self-correlation and cross-correlation.
- At least two scanning optical systems are provided.
- the present invention is not limited to only the above embodiment However, the present invention can be implemented with appropriate modifications without changing the gist.
- the activity of a biomolecule may be analyzed by obtaining measurement data relating to brightness or luminance other than light intensity from a measurement point. Further, as a principle of detecting a single molecule, a change in the degree of optical polarization or resonance energy may be measured. In addition, the analysis method is improved so that an appropriate equation can be selected from among different arithmetic equations according to the component characteristics at the site on the sample specified as the measurement point, and the analysis can be performed. In this way, accurate analysis results may be obtained in response to various physical environments such as the inside of cells and biological samples of various origins different from each other.
- an appropriate calculation formula is stored in advance in memory for each component on the surface and / or inside the sample to which a point that can be specified on the image belongs, and the optimum calculation is performed according to the actually specified point. It is good to read out a simple arithmetic expression and analyze it.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the present invention can be applied to any micro optical measurement for measuring various optical properties (polarization, scattering, electrochemical luminescence, resonance energy transfer, plasmon resonance, etc.).
- the two-dimensional or three-dimensional images acquired for a sample are not limited to one still image. Multiple still images or video images that are updated sequentially in real time may be used. By doing so, it is possible to specify an arbitrary number of measurement points at a desired timing based on the updated latest sample image. If the specified number is larger than the number that can be measured at the same time, specify that the measurement points are grouped in a desired combination.
- the laser is continuously irradiated for a certain period of time to measure the light intensity fluctuation, so the laser output is set to be weaker than the instantaneous scanning laser for image acquisition. It is desirable.
- optimal measurement results can be obtained according to the optical characteristics and measurement items of the part to be measured at multiple measurement points.
- Arbitrary timing and irradiation time can be set, and the output from the laser light source can be made different for each measurement point.
- a fluorescent dye was used as an indicator substance for obtaining an optical signal, but a fusion protein (green fluorescent protein, yellow fluorescent protein, etc.) capable of generating fluorescence, a chemiluminescent substance, a magnetic substance, etc. You may.
- the sample holding means may be of any type as long as it can hold an appropriate capacity under conditions that keep cells and other arbitrary materials in a natural state. Industrial applicability
- biomolecule analyzing apparatus capable of detecting various movements and changes of a target sample.
- the present invention while observing and recording a target molecule of a plurality of discrete microscopic regions in a cell under a microscope, information on the dynamic behavior and number of biological molecules and the like can be obtained.
- the correlation between different molecules can be obtained. This makes it possible to capture and analyze various biological activities such as intracellular signal transmission, mass transfer, and cell division in real time.
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