Re: Quantum dots mounting media

Posted by Rickman, Colin on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/LaVision-TriM-multiphoton-microscope-tp4962077p4967307.html

Which mounting solutions should be avoided? I'd like to increase the
time spent in the 'off state' for a QD labelled sample.

Colin
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On 27/04/2010 02:27, Diane G Miller wrote:

> As far as I remember only cytoseal can be used.  Others will kill the QD's.
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> Diane
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> Dear all,
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> Can anyone tell me which is the optimal mounting media (composition) for
> quantum dots labelled samples? Which reactives should be avoided  during
> the immunochemistry with QD?
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> Thank you for your help!
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> Maria Calvo
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