[Histonet] preferable thickness of sections for diagnostic demonstration of neurodegenerative pathologies

[Tyrone Genade]

Hello,

I am planning a study and need advice on the optimum tissue thickness for
diagnosis of:
alpha-synucleinopathies
tauopathies
amyloid plaques

The study is primarily comparative distribution and frequency between age
groups and would be looking to compare "affected neurons per field of
vision/total neurons visible" rather than stereological cell counts (which
are beyond my budget at this time).

I plan on using fixed paraffin embedded tissue. The GE site (
http://www.clarientinc.com/test-menu.aspx?AlphabeticalFilter=A&TestID=2571
) suggest 4 micron for Lewy Bodies. Any particular reason?

Thanks
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Tyrone Genade
Orange City, Iowa
tel: (+1) 712 230 4101
http://tgenade.freeshell.org
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