Re: [Histonet] plastic embedded bone sections
We routinely cut human and non-human primate bones embedded in 9100
new on an automated Leica SM2500 microtome ( not familiar with the
microm model - is it automated?). We use a tungsten carbide tipped
knife to cut 6mu sections. I
best regards
On 2/9/06, Michael J Voor wrote:
> Dear Histonet,
>
> We are trying to section PMMA (Technovit 9100 New) embedded
> undecalcified bone samples (rat tibias). We plan to use a Microm
> sliding microtome. We need advice on exactly what blade to use and what
> blade angle would be best to create sections on the order of 7-10
> microns. Thanks for any help.
>
>
> Michael J. Voor, Ph.D.
> Orthopaedic Bioengineering Laboratory
> Director of Research
> Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
> University of Louisville
> Louisville, KY 40292
> (502) 852-7673 FAX: (502)852-7227
> e-mail: mike.voor@louisville.edu
>
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Louise Renton
Bone Research Unit
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
South Africa
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