Multiphoton excitation microscopy | |
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Merits | Demerits |
1. Time-lapse intravital imaging | 1. Visualization of only fluorescently labeled target cells and SHG |
2. Imaging without tissue preparation and staining | 2. Limitation of penetration depth |
3. Visualization of collagen fibers as SHG | 3. Difficulty in visualizing inflamed tissues with effusion or tissues with bleeding |