DNA-Feulgen-cytophotometric analysis of single cells isolated from paraffin embedded tissue. 1984

R Delgado, and G Mikuz, and F Hofstädter

This study describes a method for the isolation of cells from paraffin embedded tissues for DNA-Feulgen-cytophotometric measurements. The relevance of the method used is demonstrated by the analysis of the DNA-distribution pattern of cells isolated from an alveolar sarcoma of the soft tissues of a 10-year old girl. The comparison between freshly prepared imprint preparations and specimens after pepsin--extraction clearly shows, that the preparation mode used did not influence the relative DNA-content. The mean values of DNA/nuclei did not show a decrease even after prolonged pepsin treatment (90 minutes). Therefore this method permits access to stored histopathological material for retrospective DNA-Feulgen-Cytophotometric investigations.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008867 Microtomy The technique of using a microtome to cut thin or ultrathin sections of tissues embedded in a supporting substance. The microtome is an instrument that hold a steel, glass or diamond knife in clamps at an angle to the blocks of prepared tissues, which it cuts in sections of equal thickness. Thin Sectioning,Ultramicrotomy,Sectioning, Thin,Sectionings, Thin,Thin Sectionings
D010232 Paraffin A mixture of solid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It has a wide range of uses including as a stiffening agent in ointments, as a lubricant, and as a topical anti-inflammatory. It is also commonly used as an embedding material in histology. Parafilm
D010783 Photometry Measurement of the various properties of light. Photometries
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D004247 DNA A deoxyribonucleotide polymer that is the primary genetic material of all cells. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms normally contain DNA in a double-stranded state, yet several important biological processes transiently involve single-stranded regions. DNA, which consists of a polysugar-phosphate backbone possessing projections of purines (adenine and guanine) and pyrimidines (thymine and cytosine), forms a double helix that is held together by hydrogen bonds between these purines and pyrimidines (adenine to thymine and guanine to cytosine). DNA, Double-Stranded,Deoxyribonucleic Acid,ds-DNA,DNA, Double Stranded,Double-Stranded DNA,ds DNA
D004273 DNA, Neoplasm DNA present in neoplastic tissue. Neoplasm DNA
D004396 Coloring Agents Chemicals and substances that impart color including soluble dyes and insoluble pigments. They are used in INKS; PAINTS; and as INDICATORS AND REAGENTS. Coloring Agent,Dye,Dyes,Organic Pigment,Stain,Stains,Tissue Stain,Tissue Stains,Organic Pigments,Pigments, Inorganic,Agent, Coloring,Inorganic Pigments,Pigment, Organic,Pigments, Organic,Stain, Tissue,Stains, Tissue
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012394 Rosaniline Dyes Compounds that contain the triphenylmethane aniline structure found in rosaniline. Many of them have a characteristic magenta color and are used as COLORING AGENTS. Fuchsins,Magentas,Fuchsin,Triphenylmethane Aniline Compounds,Aniline Compounds, Triphenylmethane,Compounds, Triphenylmethane Aniline,Dyes, Rosaniline

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