[Histonet] decalcified sections of bone

[Nicole Hedgecock]

Hi, All

I am attempting to do TUNEL staining of osteocytes in cortical bone.  I was 
wondering why the bone has to be decalcified in order to do this process.  
And Why do the sections have to be so thin?

Thanks
Nicole



Nicole Hedgecock
Master's Student
Orthopedic Research Lab
UCD Medical Center
University of California, Davis

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