ABSTRACT

This step must obey the same demands as for biochemical homogenates while preserving sample morphology and cytology.

All types of biological material can be used, including:

• Organ

For histological sections • Biopsy

For histological sections • Cell culture

See

Figure 2.1. – Plated monolayer

On presterilized glass coverslips – In suspension

In culture flask: •After cytocentrifugation •After pellet formation, freezing, and sectioning

Cells stacked onto a glass slide with cytocentrifuge (necessary in case of a low-density cell suspension).