Labeling of Biocytin-Filled Interneurons in Rat Hippocampal Slices for Visualization

Source: Economides, G., et al. Biocytin Recovery and 3D Reconstructions of Filled Hippocampal CA2 Interneurons. J. Vis. Exp. (2018) This video demonstrates the procedure for staining fixed rat brain slices containing biocytin-filled interneurons. The protocol includes incubation with avidin-biotin complex (ABC), staining with HRP and chromogenic substrate, preserving structures with osmium tetroxide, and embedding the tissue in resin for imaging.

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Journal of Visualized Experiments
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2025-07-24
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https://doi.org/10.3791/31416
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Cell Image Analysis Techniques
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Labeling of Biocytin-Filled Interneurons in Rat Hippocampal Slices for Visualization

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Labeling of Biocytin-Filled Interneurons in Rat Hippocampal Slices for Visualization

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Source: Economides, G., et al. Biocytin Recovery and 3D Reconstructions of Filled Hippocampal CA2 Interneurons. J. Vis. Exp. (2018) This video demonstrates the procedure for staining fixed rat brain slices containing biocytin-filled interneurons. The protocol includes incubation with avidin-biotin complex (ABC), staining with HRP and chromogenic substrate, preserving structures with osmium tetroxide, and embedding the tissue in resin for imaging.

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