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Company:

Electron Microscopy Sciences

Product Name:

Fluoro-Gel

Catalog Number:

17985-10

This product is used to mount fluorescent specimens onto slides to reduce signal loss. It is a ready to use product with no dilutions or manipulations needed. Fluorescent samples retain their signal still after many months and no detectable diffusion of fluorescent probes.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Immunofluorescent Imaging

Starting Material

None

Protocol Overview

Place specimen on mounting slide. Add Fluoro-Gel to the slide and then add a cover slip. Remove excess Fluoro-Gel and bubbles and then let dry. Once dry take images and/or store in slide box in refrigerator.

Tips

Get bubbles out before it hardens

Results Summary

Fluorescent samples show good signal months after being mounted.

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Easy to use and works

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The Bottom Line

This is good for mounting fluorescent samples

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