Application of alternative fixatives to formalin in diagnostic pathology

Fixation is a critical step in the preparation of tissues for histopathology. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different fixatives vs formalin on proteins and DNA, and to evaluate alternative fixation for morphological diagnosis and nucleic acid preservation for molecular meth...

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Main Authors: Gatta, L. Benerini, Cadei, M., Balzarini, P., Castriciano, S., Paroni, R., Verzeletti, A., Cortellini, V., De Ferrari, F., Grigolato, P.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3428961/