One-step labeling of degenerative neurons in unfixed brain tissue samples using Fluoro-Jade C

J Neurosci Methods. 2012 Jun 30;208(1):40-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2012.04.012. Epub 2012 Apr 23.

Abstract

Neurodegeneration is the underlying cause of a vast majority of neurological disorders and often a result of brain trauma, stroke, or neurotoxic insult. Here we describe a simple method for labeling degenerating neurons in unfixed brain tissue samples. This method could provide a new avenue for identifying and harvesting degenerative neurons from unfixed brain tissues for subsequent molecular analyses.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / pathology*
  • Fluoresceins
  • Fluorescent Dyes*
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases / pathology*
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Staining and Labeling / methods
  • Tissue Fixation

Substances

  • Fluoresceins
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Organic Chemicals
  • fluoro jade