Super-Resolution Diffusivity Mapping Reveals Spatial Correlations Between Lateral Mobility and Structural Heterogeneities on Cellular Membranes

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Super-Resolution Diffusivity Mapping Reveals Spatial Correlations Between Lateral Mobility and Structural Heterogeneities on Cellular Membranes

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Han, C.; Zhao, Z.; Gao, H.; Deng, J.; Wang, Q.; Wang, Y.; Liu, L.; Xu, L.; Jiang, S.; Zhan, X.; Chen, K.; Yan, R.; Li, W.; Huang, W.; Xu, K.; Xiang, L.

Abstract

Cellular membranes orchestrate critical processes such as molecular transport and signal transduction, both regulated by the lateral mobility of lipids and proteins. However, resolving nanoscale diffusional heterogeneities and elucidating their underlying mechanisms remains a formidable challenge due to the membrane\'s intricate architecture and compositional diversity. Here, we present point-cloud single-molecule diffusivity mapping (pc-SMdM), a cutting-edge super-resolution technique that offers a point-cloud data format with enhanced spatial resolution for diffusivity mapping. Using pc-SMdM, we visualize nanoscale diffusion slowdown clusters with ~50 nm in diameter on plasma membranes. These clusters are predominantly governed by cholesterol content, alongside contributions from membrane protein assemblies and topographical features. Leveraging two-color pc-SMdM, we concurrently imaged multiple lipids and membrane probes, revealing distinct \"fingerprint\" diffusivity maps shaped by their interactions within lipid bilayers. Our findings position pc-SMdM as a transformative tool for spatially resolving molecular interactions and membrane dynamics in live cells, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms that govern membrane mobility at the nanoscale.

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