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News Release from: Carl Zeiss MicroImaging | Subject: Palm FrameSlides PET
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 28 June 2007
Frameslides are ideal for laser
microdissection
Palm FrameSlides enable even the latest immunohistological dissections using the laser microdissection technique - and new possibilities have been opened up in combination with Palm MicroBeam systems
Palm FrameSlides PET, which consist of a metal frame covered by a PET membrane, are ideal for laser microdissection and pressure catapulting (LMPC) Palm Microlaser Technologies developed this accessory particularly for laser microdissection using Palm MicroBeam systems
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 4 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Palm FrameSlides PET enable users to perform immunohisto-chemical staining in small volumes (<1ml) directly on the specimen.
Furthermore, advanced techniques such as microwave treatment can be performed without impairing the specimen.
The microscope slides provide more flexibility for specimen dissection.
Scientists working in the field of life sciences and in the pharmaceutical industry can now select without any limitation the dissection and staining technique that provides maximum information content and is ideal for laser microdissection.
Palm FrameSlides have been matched to the requirements of immunohistochemistry.
The membrane is heat-resistant - a major edge over traditional, membrane-covered microscope slides.
A glass slide is not required as a stabilising support for the membrane.
Prior to microdissection, unwanted specimen material can be removed through ablation, enabling very precise separation.
The specimens are morphologically intact after tissue isolation.
Palm FrameSlides can be used for a variety of applications, including fluorescence labeling such as Fish, and - above all - the detection of weak signals.
They also provide a good alternative for applications using Palm MicroTweezers at high magnification levels.
Up to three FrameSlides can be used simultaneously in the holder of the microscope stage for higher specimen throughput.
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