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Fontana-Masson staining
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Description
The Fontana-Masson Staining Protocol is a detailed method for staining free-floating sections (20-50 microns) to detect melanin and other pigments in tissue samples. The procedure involves preparing a silver nitrate working solution, treating sections with triton, and sequential incubation in pre-heated silver nitrate solution, gold chloride, and thiosulfate solutions, with thorough washing steps between each incubation. The process concludes with sections being placed in PBS for mounting and counterstaining. This protocol is critical for histological studies in biology, particularly for pigment analysis in tissues.
Identifier (DOI)
10.17504/protocols.io.n92ldmxoxl5b/v1