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An improved technique for the study of immunofluorescence using non-decalcified frozen guinea pig cochlea

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. M. Soliman
A. M. Soliman*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Tübingen, Germany (FRG). Dr. Soliman is a Channel-fellow, Alexandia Uiversity, Egypt.
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A. M. Soliman. M.D. Department of Otorhinotaryngology (HNO). silcherstraβe 5, 7400 Tübingen 1, Germany (FRG).
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Summary

A technique for producing frozen sections from the non-decalcified guinea pig cochlea is described. The sections can be utilised or various immunofluorescent studies, including the detection of humoral anti-bodies against different cellular elements in patients with cochleo-vestibular disorders. The technique assures the preservation of the cochlear architecture and the tissue antigenicity, and it avoids damage to the fine cochlear structural details.

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Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 3 , March 1988 , pp. 215 - 218
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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