[Histonet] can anyone tell me

[Kemlo Rogerson]

To fix them?

The fixative 'protects' the cells from the harmful effects of the
decalcifying fluid by stabilising the proteins. Also prevents the loss
of some cellular components that could be soluble by creating a protein
matrix that traps them. Basic premise of a fixative. 

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Heath,
Nancy L.
Sent: 11 November 2008 17:09
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] can anyone tell me

Hi,
 
Can anyone tell me why you would put bone fragments in PennFix before
decal??
 
Thanks :)
 
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