High-intensity irreversible electroporation targeting intracellular structures enhance tumor ablation in lung cancer models
Fig 8
in vivo ultrastructural analysis via transmission electron microscopy.
(1 & 2) Control tissues showed intact plasma membranes, nuclear membranes, and mitochondria. (3 & 4) HEF caused severe plasma membrane rupture, pronounced nuclear membrane inflation, and mitochondrial damage. (5 & 6) LEF caused substantial plasma membrane rupture and mitochondrial damage. Arrows indicate structures: (→) plasma membrane, (→) nuclear membrane, and (>) mitochondria. Scale bars represent magnification as indicated.