Histological and Histochemical Methods Theory and Practice

• Main Author: Kiernan, John A. (Author)
• Format: Manuscript Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Scion 2015
• Edition: 5th Edition
• Subjects: Histocytochemistry > methods; Histological Techniques
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• Physical Description: xv, 571 pages illustrations 27 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 505-548) and index
• ISBN: 9781907904325; 1907904328

This fifth edition of Histological and Histochemical Methods continues to provide a clear and consistent introduction to the techniques, description and analysis of the chemical and physical principles of fixation, tissue processing, staining, enzyme location, immunohistochemistry and other key procedures. The overall structure of the book remains unchanged, but the content has been heavily revised to update the techniques used in line with recent technological advances. Additionally, there are new sections on: Artefacts and troubleshooting Methods for microorganisms and fungi in sections Methods for various pigments and mineral deposits in tissues Methods for skeletal elements (bone, cartilage) in whole-mounts Histological and Histochemical Methods 5e is essential reading for students, lecturers, researchers and professionals using histological and histochemical techniques. Review of 4th edition: 'In my opinion this should be a compulsory text in every Histology laboratory.' Amazon reviewer