Biotin-SP-conjugated AffiniPure F(ab’)2 fragment goat anti-rabbit IgG, Fc fragment specific
Jackson ImmunoResearch
111-066-046
Stored at -20°C, 1:1 in glycerol
Peroxidase-conjugated streptavidin
Jackson ImmunoResearch
016-030-084
Stored at -20°C, 1:1 in glycerol
*Osmium tetroxide 4% solution
Electron Microscopy Sciences
19150
Light sensitive
Propylene oxide (≥99%)
Sigma-Aldrich (Fluka)
82325
Polypropylene disposable beakers (50 mL)
Fisher
01-291-10
Aluminium weigh dishes (70 mm)
Fisher
NC9261784
Durcupan epoxy resin
Electron Microscopy Sciences
14040
Embedding mold
Electron Microscopy Sciences
70907
DPX mountant for histology
Sigma-Aldrich (BioChemika)
44581
Gelatin subbed slides
VWR
100241-864
ACLAR embedding films (7.8 mm)
Electron Microscopy Sciences
50425
Capsule mold
Electron microscopy Sciences
70150
High-performance super glue
Corporate Express
LOC30379
Perfect loop for ultra thin sections
Electron Microscopy Sciences
70944
Superfrost slides
Fisher
22-178-277
Diamond knife ultra 45° (2.5-3.5 mm)
Diatome
Gelatin from cold water fish skin (~45%)
Sigma-Aldrich (Sigma)
G7765
*One should always work under a fume hood and wear nitrile gloves when handling acrolein, paraformaldehyde, and osmium and should also dispose of their waste properly.
Tremblay, M., Riad, M., Majewska, A. Preparation of Mouse Brain Tissue for Immunoelectron Microscopy. J. Vis. Exp. (41), e2021, doi:10.3791/2021 (2010).