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Fluorescent Labeling of DNA

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Immunocytochemical Methods and Protocols

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 588))

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A well-defined method for staining cellular DNA especially for cell cycle determination is provided. Emphasis is placed on utilizing DNA content and cell sizing measurement to further define cell populations.

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  1. Department of Biophysics, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC, USA

    Robert E. Cunningham

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  1. Fac. Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900, Brazil

    Constance Oliver

  2. Fac. Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900, Brazil

    Maria Célia Jamur

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Cunningham, R.E. (2010). Fluorescent Labeling of DNA. In: Oliver, C., Jamur, M. (eds) Immunocytochemical Methods and Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 588. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-324-0_35

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