Techniques

Histochemical techniques to demonstrate Carbohydrates-Polysaccharides
Introduction Carbohydrates are the most abundant and one of the four essential macromolecules, required for the survival of living beings. Structurally, these are polyhydroxy aldehydes

Histochemical demonstration of Acidic Compounds
As an Amazon Associate, ConductScience Inc. earns revenue from qualifying purchases Introduction The cell is composed of molecules of different chemical nature, whether

1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Chemical shifts
NMR spectroscopy (more information here) is an ideal technique for identifying the structure of molecules. In order to elucidate the structure of a molecule using

What is Autoradiography?
As an Amazon Associate, ConductScience Inc. earns revenue from qualifying purchases Autoradiography is an imaging technique that uses radioactive sources contained within the exposed sample.

Histochemical Methods For Protein Demonstration
As an Amazon Associate, ConductScience Inc. earns revenue from qualifying purchases Introduction Proteins are macromolecules that perform a vital role in every functional

Histochemistry: Visualizing Cellular Chemistry
Histochemistry is comprised of two words Histo & Chemistry, which means the chemistry of tissues. In the year 1800, histochemistry became a part of science

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Reference to this article: ConductScience, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (2019). doi.org/10.55157/CS20191121 Two molecules may have the same number and type of atoms, but their properties

Quinolinic acid rat HD model
Introduction Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited autosomal dominant neuropathological disease caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene (htt). Preclinical animal models are necessary

3-Nitropreopionic acid Huntington’s disease model
Introduction 3-Nitropropionic acid (3-NP) is a selective striatal neurotoxin used in rodents to mimic pathological features of Huntington’s disease. 3-Nitropropionic acid interrupts the mitochondrial electron

Weight Drop Injury Model
Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common brain injuries caused by an external impact or pressure, such as rapid acceleration or

6-OHDA rat models
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurological disorder that is characterized by debilitating motor abnormalities, including muscle rigidity, resting tumor, stiffer voluntary movements, and

Animal Models of Traumatic Brain Injury
Introduction The use of animal models for studying traumatic brain injury (TBI) has several advantages, including low breeding costs, easy maintenance, and innovative techniques to