A new method to enhance contrast of ultrathin cryosections for immunoelectron microscopy

J Histochem Cytochem. 2003 Jan;51(1):31-9. doi: 10.1177/002215540305100105.

Abstract

Adequate contrast of ultrathin cryosections is crucial for evaluating morphological detail to assess immunocytochemical localization at the electron microscopic level. We have developed a positive staining method for achieving contrast in ultrathin cryosections, from tissue fixed only in paraformaldehyde, that provides excellent contrast at the electron microscopic level.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Caveolin 1
  • Caveolins / analysis
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Fixatives
  • Formaldehyde
  • Frozen Sections*
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Microscopy, Immunoelectron / methods*
  • Placenta / chemistry
  • Placenta / ultrastructure
  • Polymers
  • Staining and Labeling / methods*
  • Umbilical Veins / chemistry
  • Umbilical Veins / cytology
  • Umbilical Veins / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Caveolin 1
  • Caveolins
  • Fixatives
  • Polymers
  • Formaldehyde
  • paraform