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Use of Synaptic Zinc Histochemistry to Reveal Different Regions and Laminae in the Developing and Adult Brain
 

Use of Synaptic Zinc Histochemistry to Reveal Different Regions and Laminae in the Developing and Adult Brain

Article DOI: 10.3791/56547-v • 09:50 min • October 29th, 2017
October 29th, 2017 •
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1Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, 2Department of Biology, The City College of New York

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We describe a histochemical procedure that reveals characteristic laminar and areal zinc staining patterns in different brain regions. The zinc-staining pattern may be used in conjunction with other anatomical markers to reliably distinguish layers and regions in the developing and adult brain.

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Keywords: Synaptic Zinc Histochemistry Brain Regions Brain Laminae Developing Brain Adult Brain Ferret Visual Cortex Sodium Selenite Hydroquinone Silver Lactate Transcardial Perfusion Paraformaldehyde Sucrose Fixation
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