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Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: DNA Staining Protocols for Flow Cytometry

Simple and universally applicable methods for staining fixed cells are presented, as are methods that utilize detergents and proteolytic treatment to permeabilize cells. Additionally, supravital cell staining with Hoechst 33342, which is primarily used for sorting live cells for subsequent culturing based on DNA-content differences, is also described. Also presented are methods for staining of cell nuclei isolated from paraffin-embedded tissues, and deconvolution of DNA-content-frequency... - [Read Analysis of Cellular DNA Content by Flow Cytometry Protocol]

Category: Immunohistochemistry Protocols: Antigen Retrieval Protocols

Protocol used to for immunohistochemistry on paraffin-embedded sections. Based on use of microwave energy to effect antigen retrieval. The immunohistochemistry procedure, is for use of Biomeda's HistoScan kit based on a streptavidin-peroxidase/biotinylated second antibody detection system with 3-amino, 9-ethylcarbazole (AEC) as chromogen. Undoubtedly, other kits or home-made reagents will also work . - [Read Antigen Retrieval for Immunohistochemistry with Paraffin-Embedded Tissues Protocol]

Category: Genetics and Genomics: Cancer Genetics Protocols

Investigators can utilize X chromosome inactivation (methylation) to determine the clonality status of a tumor or premalignant lesion in females. The technique is based on a methylation-sensitive restriction enzyme and analysis of a polymorphic locus on the X chromosome. Clonal cell populations will show "loss" of the non-methylated allele after restriction digest. The assay can be performed on DNA recovered from microdissected samples. Both frozen tissue and fixed-embedded tissue can be used. - [Read Clonality - X Chromosome Inactivation Assay Protocol]

Category: Cytogenetics Protocols: In Situ Hybridization Tissue Sections Protocols

Protocol for detection of HPV 11 DNA in paraffin-embedded laryngeal tissue with a DIG-labeled DNA probe. Includes: Probe preparation; Pretreatment of slides; Preparation of tissue sections; Hybridization; Washes; Detection of hybrids. - [Read Detection of HPV 11 DNA in Paraffin-Embedded Laryngeal Tissue with a DIG-Labeled DNA Probe Protocol]

Category: Cytogenetics Protocols: In Situ Hybridization Tissue Sections Protocols

Protocol for detection of mRNA on paraffin embedded material of the central nervous system with DIG-labeled RNA probes. - [Read Detection of mRNA on Paraffin Embedded Material of the Central Nervous System with DIG-Labeled RNA]

Category: Protein Protocols: Protein Extraction From Tissue

Extraction and analysis of diagnostically useful proteins from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections. Ikedaa et al, 1998 JHC. - [Read Extraction and analysis of diagnostically useful proteins from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tis]

Category: Histology Protocols: Histological Fixation

FORMALDEHYDE-BASED FIXATIVES, PARAFFIN-EMBEDDED SECTIONS, BOUIN’S SOLUTION, MERCURIC CHLORIDE-BASED FIXATIVES. FARMILO et al. - [Read Fixation.]

Category: Molecular Imaging: Immunofluorescence Microscopy

B or T cells in suspension, adherent cells on chambered coverglass or chamberslides, cryostat sections of unfixed, OCT embedded tissue. Susan Anderson. - [Read Immunofluorescence / confocal microscopy]

Category: Immunohistochemistry Protocols

Protocol for immunohistochemistry on fixed, paraffin-embedded sections. This method is widely used and applies to the detection of the overwhelming majority of antigens, with few exceptions for which enzymatic retrieval is required. The method uses a strong chelating agent, EDTA. Includes: Double indirect AP; AP Developing solution; Indirect immunohistochemistry with avidin-biotin and HRP; HRP Developing solution. - [Read Immunohistochemistry on Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded Sections Protocol]

Category: Immunohistochemistry Protocols

Protocol describes the application of peroxidase or alkaline phosphatase conjugates in the immunohistochemical labeling of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections. Includes: Removal of Paraffin and Rehydration; Antigen Retrieval - Unmasking of Antigen; Enzyme retrieval; Microwave retrieval; Inactivation of Endogenous Peroxidase; etc.. - [Read Immunohistochemistry Protocol]

Category: Immunohistochemistry Protocols

Immunohistochemistry protocol for γH2AX detection (formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections). - [Read Immunohistochemistry Protocol for γH2AX Detection]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Apoptosis Protocols: ISEL

Detection of Apoptosis in Paraffin-embedded tissues by ISEL (In Situ End Labeling). Wijsman et al., 1993. - [Read ISEL in Paraffin-embedded tissues]

Category: Histology Protocols: Laser Capture and Microdissection

Preparation of Frozen Tissue for LCM, Preparing Sections from Frozen Tissue for Laser Microdissection, Preparing Sections from Fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue for Laser Microdissection Protocols and methods. Laser Microdissection Laboratory. UAB. - [Read Laser Capture Microdissection Protocols]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Apoptosis Protocols

Detection of Fragmented DNA in Apoptotic Cells Embedded in LR White:Histochemical (LM) and Ultrastructural (EM). Goping et al 1999. - [Read Light and Electron Microscopy Detection of Apoptosis]

Category: Primary Cell Isolation and Culture Protocols: Laser Capture Microdissection Protocols

Protocol for the preparation of LCM of Paraffin embedded tissue sections. Includes: Fixation; Processing, Embedding and Tissue Sectioning; Staining; Laser Transfer; DNA Extraction Protocol of LCM tissue and PCR for DNA analysis; RNA Extraction Protocol of LCM tissue and RT-PCR for mRNA analysis. - [Read Preparation and LCM of Paraffin Embedded Tissue Sections Protocol]

Category: Nucleic Acid Purification Protocols: RNA Isolation Protocols: RNA Isolation fromTissues or Cultured Cells Protocols

The method uses Trizol, a phenol-base reagent produced by Invitrogen. - [Read Preparation of RNA from Paraffin-Embedded Fixed Tissue Using Trizol Protocol]

Category: Yeast Protocols: Yeast Nucleic Acid Protocols: Yeast DNA Isolation Protocols

Protocol for preparation of Yeast DNA embedded in agarose plugs. - [Read Preparation of Yeast DNA Embedded in Agarose Plugs Protocol]

Category: Immunohistochemistry Protocols: Antibody Staining Protocols

Frozen tissue sections show good preservation of tissue structure and antigens. The principle disadvantages of using them in immunostaining are that the specimens must be stored frozen, and a special microtome, known as a cryostat, is required. Also, many clinical specimens are not available in this form, and most classic histological descriptions of tissue structure and pathology are based on the use of paraffin-embedded sections of formalin-fixed material. - [Read Preparing Frozen Tissue Sections for Immunostaining Protocol]

Category: Immunohistochemistry Protocols: Antibody Staining Protocols

Most histological studies are carried out on paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples. Therefore, there is an extensive atlas of most tissues and organs prepared from these sources, and comparing the location of antigens to these data is immediately informative. The fixation and embedding procedures are harsh, however, and many antigens are not well preserved. - [Read Preparing Paraffin Tissue Sections for Immunostaining Protocol]

Category: Primary Cell Isolation and Culture Protocols: Laser Capture Microdissection Protocols

Information on processing of microdissected tissue for molecular analysis. Includes: More than 10,000 Cells; Less than 10,000 Cells; Formalin-fixed; Paraffin-embedded Tissue; Other Fixatives; Timing. - [Read Processing of Microdissected Tissue for Molecular Analysis]

Category: Primary Cell Isolation and Culture Protocols: Laser Capture Microdissection Protocols

Protocols for LCM preparation and analysis. Includes protocols: Preparation, LCM and RNA/DNA extraction of Frozen Tissue Sections; Preparation and LCM of Paraffin Embedded Tissue Sections; Standard Protocols for Microdissected Tissue Analysis. - [Read Protocols for LCM Preparation and Analysis]

Category: PCR Protocols: Real-Time PCR Protocols

Protocol uses the Superscript II First-Strand Synthesis system for the generation of cDNA from total RNA.  RNA purified using TRIzol reagent (Invitrogen) or the methods described in Preparation of RNA Using Guanidinium Isothiocyanate/Cesium Chloride Ultracentrifugation, Preparation of RNA from Paraffin-Embedded Fixed Tissue. - [Read Real-Time RT-PCR: cDNA Synthesis Protocol]

Category: PCR Protocols: Reverse Transcriptase RT-PCR Protocols

Protocol uses the Superscript II First-Strand Synthesis system for the generation of cDNA from total RNA.  RNA purified using TRIzol reagent (Invitrogen) or the methods described in Preparation of RNA Using Guanidinium Isothiocyanate/Cesium Chloride Ultracentrifugation, Preparation of RNA from Paraffin-Embedded Fixed Tissue. - [Read Real-Time RT-PCR: cDNA Synthesis Protocol]

Category: PCR Protocols: PCR Cloning Protocols

Protocol exploits the discovery that Rnase A can efficiently cleave at single rC or rU bases embedded in double-stranded DNA.  Entire plasmid vectors are amplified using long, high-fidelity PCR with riboprimers, which carry a single rC residue at their 3' end.  Target DNA is amplified using similar primers, which also end in a rC residue. - [Read Ribocloning: DNA Cloning and Gene Construction Using PCR Primers Terminated with a Ribonucleotide]

Category: Histology Protocols: Tissue Sample Sectioning

SECTIONING RESIN EMBEDDED TISSUE. MAKING LATTA-HARTMANN KNIVES and Sectioning Protocols for Histology. University of Nottingham Medical School Division of Histopathology. James Lowe. - [Read SECTIONING RESIN EMBEDDED TISSUE]