Does anyone know if it is OK to add an anti-fading agent such n-propyl
gallate to glycerol jelly? I know it is ok to add it to buffered glycerol,
but the problem with just using the buffered glycerol, is that it does not
solidy and so my tissue sections(250umthick sections) are at risk of drying
ou
] Glycerol jelly
I've recently started using home-made glycerol jelly as my mounting
medium---composition gelatin powder, water, and glycerol. I keep it in the
fridge at 4 degrees and melt it before use. It's great for dark field
images, but I'm worried about bacterial growth. I haven
It was usually recommended to add a crystal of thymol, that should preserve
it for months.
Bryan Llewellyn
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Subject: [Histonet] Glycerol jelly
I
I've recently started using home-made glycerol jelly as my mounting
medium---composition gelatin powder, water, and glycerol. I keep it in
the fridge at 4 degrees and melt it before use. It's great for dark
field images, but I'm worried about bacterial growth. I haven't had
any problems yet, but I
