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[Microwaves in morphologic examinations: technologic progress or whim?].

A Niezabitowski·J Stachura
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Microwave-ovens shorten the time and eliminate or reduce the formaldehyde concentration in the process of tissue-fixation for light- and electron microscopy. These devices can be also applied in dehydration, and in impregnation of tissues with paraffin as well as in staining of paraffin or cryostat cut-slices. The use of microwaves improves results of immunohistochemical and ultracytochemical stainings. The best results are given by precise laboratory microwave-devices, but domestic microwave-ovens can be also used in this procedure.

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A Niezabitowski, J Stachura. 1991. [Microwaves in morphologic examinations: technologic progress or whim?].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1726977/

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