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. 1978 Dec 28;59(1):1-8.
doi: 10.1007/BF00506472.

Simultaneous observation of quinacrine bands and silver grains on radiolabeled metaphase chromosomes

V L Sawin, A M Skalka, W Wray

Simultaneous observation of quinacrine bands and silver grains on radiolabeled metaphase chromosomes

V L Sawin et al. Histochemistry. .

Abstract

A procedure is described for quinacrine banding of radiolabeled metaphase chromosomes for autoradiography. The chromosomes can be labeled either in vivo or by in situ hybridization. The banding procedure involves treating the slides with RNase and formamide and staining in quinacrine. The slides are then processed for autoradiography. After development of the photoemulsion, the chromosomes can be karyotyped with UV light by their fluorescent banding patterns and the silver grains overlaying the chromosomes can be demonstrated by the addition of tungsten light. It is possible by careful manipulation of the visible light to simultaneously observe both fluorescent bands and silver grains. This technique should significantly increase the accuracy of chromosome identification after autoradiography and decrease the time and effort required for such analysis.

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