ISSN:
1432-0827
Keywords:
Formalin fixation
;
Bone tissue
;
Hydroxyproline
;
Uronate
;
Lipid
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
,
Physics
Notes:
Summary Formalin fixation of hard tissues alters the levels of some, but not all, of the parameters routinely measured by bone researchers. Although mineral parameters (ash weight, particle size (β 1/2 002) and Ca/PO4 ratio) and lipid parameters (total lipid content and composition, extractability, and Ca-acidic phospholipid phosphate content) are not affected by formalin fixation, the uronate and DNA contents are reduced in formalin-fixed bone while hydroxyproline content is elevated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02411262
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