Fluoromount-G®

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Size : 25mL

Brand : Southern Biotech

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Description Fluoromount-G® is a water-soluble compound recommended for slides mounted after a staining procedure having an aqueous final step. Since Fluoromount-G® is water-soluble, the coverslip may be removed by submerging the slide in a PBS solution until the coverslip is loosened. This mounting medium also provides a semi-permanent seal for storage of slide preparations. The refractive index of Fluoromount-G® is reported to be ~1.4 70.
Buffer Formulation Phosphate buffered saline containing glycerol, < 0.1% sodium azide, and proprietary ingredients
Volume 25 mL
Recommended Storage Store at 22-25°C
Trademark Information Fluoromount-G® is a registered trademark of Southern Biotechnology Associates, Inc.
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Applications Immunohistochemistry-Frozen Sections 1-28
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin Sections 7,29,30
Immunohistochemistry-Whole Mount 31-33,48
Immunocytochemistry 12,17,30,34-64
In situ Hybridization 6,65
TUNEL 6,54
Proximity Ligation Assay 66

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