Dissection of Imaginal Discs from 3rd Instar Drosophila Larvae
Summary
This protocol demonstrates the dissection technique used for isolating imaginal discs from drosophila larvae at the 3rd instar stage. Methods for fixing the tissue after saying and removing the wing, leg, and eye discs are demonstrated directly on a microscope slide for subsequent visualization.
Disclosures
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Cite This Article
Purves, D. C., Brachmann, C. Dissection of Imaginal Discs from 3rd Instar Drosophila Larvae. J. Vis. Exp. (2), e140, doi:10.3791/140 (2007).