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LR GOLD Embedding Medium

LR-Gold offers the advantage for histochemistry and immunocytochemistry of working with unfixed tissues at low temperatures. It is non-toxic and has a low viscosity.
Grouped product items
Product Name Qty
LR GOLD Resin only, 500ml

E14371

€291.40 €346.77
LR GOLD Embedding Kit (Resin, Catalyst, Benzil, PVP)

E14370

€592.00 €704.48

Product Details

Description

Tissue

Tissue samples up to 5 x 5 x 5mm have been successfully pro-cessed using the following schedule. However, it is recommen-ded that tissue specimens of maximum 3 x 3 x 3mm are used and as a general rule the smaller the specimen the more effi ci-ent the impregnation. The thickness of the tissue is particularly important when polymerizing darkly colored tissue such as liver and spleen, because complete polymerization depends on the blue light from the light source being able to penetrate the full thickness of the tissue. Tissue used is fresh and unfi xed.

 

Processing

Processing is performed in 10ml vials with tight fi tting lids on a rotary agitator. The fl uids involved are maintained in bulk at the sub-zero temperatures required. Also, the fi nal resins, it must be remembered, are sensitive to prolonged light exposure and are therefore stored in the dark and handled as infrequently as possible. We recommend the use of polyvinyl pyrollidone to protect unfi xed tissue from osmotic chan-ges during processing. We have used PVP with an approximate molecular weight of 44,000. This can be dissolved in methanol, water and the London Resin Gold monomer. Concentrations of 50% w/v are pos-sible in the methanol mixtures; however, at low temperatures the resulting viscosity is impractical. The following schedule shows the PVP concentrations recommended, the resulting LM work being very satis-factory. It must be said however, that the addition of PVP in diff erent concentrations may further improve morphology especially in the EM.

 

Fresh Tissue

50% methanol + 20% PVP  0°C 15 min
70% methanol + 20% PVP  -25°C 45 min
90% methanol + 20% PVP -25°C 45 min
50% LR Gold monomer/50% methanol + 10% PVP -25°C 30 min
70% LR Gold monomer/30% methanol + 10% PVP -25°C 60 min
100% LR Gold monomer -25°C 60 min
100% LR Gold monomer + initiator -25°C 60 min
100% LR Gold monomer + initiator -25°C overnight
100% LR Gold monomer + initiator -25°C 20 - 25 hour polymerisation

             

Polymerisation

The addition of a light sensitive initiator is needed in order to polymerize the resin and we recommend BENZIL, an alphadiketone, at a concentration of 0.1% w/v. The principle is shown in the diagram. The gelatin capsules are 00 size and the plastic support is a modifi ed heamagglutination tray. The bulb invol-ved here is a Thorn projector lamp (A1/209 FDX, 12v 100w). We have found that 7 to 9v will cause solidifi -cation within 24 hours. Like many acrylic resins oxygen will inhibit polymerization, therefore the capsules are fi lled completely and lids fi tted. Paper labels can be inserted into the capsules. 9 capsules (3x3) may be polymerized at any one time. If the upper surface is still soft after 24 hours this can be trimmed off or hardened in daylight for a few hours prior to peeling off the gelatin. The blocks once polymerized need not be sorted cold, however it may prolong the activity of some enzymes to do so.

The enzyme Histochemistry performed to date using the resin has involved conventional reagents, times of reaction and temperatures (see Thompson and Germain, Histochemical Journal Vol, 15, No. 12, December 1983).

For room temperature polymerization, using a peroxide/amine cure, add to pure LR Gold either 1% of dry benzoyl peroxide or more safely, 1.5% of benzoyl peroxide paste (60% in dibutyl phthalate). Infiltrate with pure LR Gold solution adding only the peroxide mix prior to polymerization. To reduce curing exotherm, cool mold in ice water. To accelerate cure, add 1 drop of LR White accelerator to 20ml LR Gold resin/ben-zoyl peroxide mixture. To UV light cure LR Gold, add Benzoin methyl ether. The precise concentration will depend on the power and emission spectrum of your UV lamp. However, a useful starting concentration would be 0.5%.

The cross link density of the fi nal resin is important. If stains are not penetrating suffi ciently quickly reduce the benzil concentration rather than the light intensity or exposure time.

 

Sectioning and Mounting

The LR Gold blocks, following polymerization, can be stored, handled and cut at room temperature. Cut-ting should preferably be done using a motorized microtome and glass knife. Sections may be cut dry, picked up and placed free-fl oating into incubating medium or buff er wash for enzyme Histochemistry or immunocytochemistry.

It is not advisable to mount sections onto slides before reacting, since this involves heat and would be deleterious to the unfi xed proteins. The section can of course be mounted in the usual way after enzyme Histochemistry or immunocytochemistry has been carried out.

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Application
TEM
ImmunoEM
Base
Acryl
Mandatory sign
Tightly sealed goggles Tightly sealed goggles
Protective gloves Protective gloves
Signal word
Danger
Symbol GHS
GHS01 GHS01
GHS02 GHS02
GHS07 GHS07
GHS08 GHS08
GHS09 GHS09
Hazard statements
H242
H302_H312_H332
H315
H317
H319
H335
H360Df
H410
Precautionary statements
P210
P261
P280
P321
P362
P305_351_338
P337_313
P405
P410
P402_404
P403_233
P411_235
P501
Component Parts Kit: 500ml LR Gold Resin, 100g Polyvinylpyrolidone, 50g Benzoyl Peroxide, 50g Benzil
Shipping Class
Hazardous Good LQ
Storage Temperature
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