Modification of the Uranyl Acetate Replacement Staining Protocol for Transmission Electron Microscopy
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Nano Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
A uranyl acetate replacement staining protocol has eliminated the need for highly toxic uranyl acetate in the electron microscopy laboratory. However, the method results in undesirable charging effects when viewed under the transmission electron microscope and can be further improved. A modification of the uranyl acetate replacement staining protocol that simplifies the process is described. The modified method takes less time, and produces better contrast and less charging effects compared to the existing uranyl acetate replacement staining protocol.
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Modification of the Uranyl Acetate Replacement Staining Protocol for Transmission Electron Microscopy
A uranyl acetate replacement staining protocol has eliminated the need for highly toxic uranyl acetate in the electron microscopy laboratory. However, the method results in undesirable charging effects when viewed under...