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Optimization of perfusion decalcification for bones and joints in rats.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11066033     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Decalcification of osseous tissues by perfusion of decalcifying solution into the vascular system has never been applied to the study of peripheral joints. To optimize perfusion methods, rats were decalcified by direct immersion or by one of two perfusion techniques: 1) systemic perfusion circulating the decalcifying solution from the ascending aorta; and 2) regional perfusion circulating the solution to the lower extremities from the abdominal aorta. The process of decalcification was monitored by serial radiographic examinations. After decalcification, bone and joint samples were stained for histochemistry and immunohistochemistry. With systemic perfusion, the decalcification time, dependent on weight, was markedly reduced compared to immersion. Regional perfusion decalcification was faster than all other methods studied. Microstructural preservation was comparable and immunostaining quality often improved. Applications of this work will improve the study of basic skeletal and articular problems.
Authors:
G Trudel; M Seki; H K Uhthoff
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Anatomical record     Volume:  260     ISSN:  0003-276X     ISO Abbreviation:  Anat. Rec.     Publication Date:  2000 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-11-20     Completed Date:  2000-11-30     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370540     Medline TA:  Anat Rec     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  222-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Bone and Bones / cytology*,  radiography
Decalcification Technique*
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Joints / cytology*
Male
Perfusion / methods
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Time Factors
Tissue Preservation / methods

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