[Histonet] Osteoclast

[McMahon, Loralee A]

You can do a TRAP stain on EDTA decaled bone.  I haven't been able to get it to work on formic acid decaled bone.  I also believe that there is an antibody for osteoclasts, but I have not tried it. 

Loralee McMahon, HTL (ASCP)
Immunohistochemistry Supervisor
Strong Memorial Hospital
Department of Surgical Pathology
(585) 275-7210
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Subject: [Histonet] Osteoclast

We need to find a way to stain mainly Osteoclast.
Any suggestions?
Thank you very much.
Lin

Lin S. Bustamante, B.Sc.; HT(ASCP)
Research Associate
Histology Lab Supervisor
Veterinary Integrative Bioscience
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4458
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