[Histonet] Fwd: Formic Acid Recipe

[Jesus Hernandez]

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> From: Jesus Hernandez <jesus.w.hdz <@t> gmail.com>
> Date: November 4, 2011 4:41:20 PM CDT
> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: Formic Acid Recipe
> 
> Dear all,
> 
> I was having trouble staining Human embryonic palatal mesenchymal cells with multi-stain solution. My PI told me to use formic acid on the samples so that it could increase the permeability of the methyl methacrylate. I am not sure if this is enough information, but the cells were loaded on hydroxyapatite scaffolds. I have also tried aniline blue and villaneuva stain. Any information on how I can make a solution of formic acid is appreciated along with maybe other stains I could try using. Each sample was grinded to about 50 microns. Thank you.
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
>  Jesus W. Hernandez
> Graduate Student
> Department of Biomedical Engineering
> University of Texas at San Antonio
> jesus.w.hdz <@t> gmail.com
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