Introduction Decalcification is a critical preparatory step in histology, particularly for hard tissues such as bone and teeth, which contain large amounts of calcium that make them challenging to section. Read More …
Decalcification
Category: DMLT
Fixatives
Introduction A histological fixative is a chemical substance used to preserve biological tissues from decay, maintaining the structure of cells and tissues for microscopic examination. Fixatives stabilise the tissue, preventing Read More …
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Digestion of Carbohydrates The principal sites of carbohydrate digestion are the mouth and small intestine. The dietary carbohydrate consists of: Polysaccharides: Starch, glycogen, and cellulose Disaccharides: Sucrose, maltose, and lactose Read More …
Carbohydrates
Definition Carbohydrates are biomolecules consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), typically following the empirical formula (CH2O)n, where “n” represents the number of carbon atoms. Carbohydrates can be Read More …
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Introduction Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is a popular and widely used biochemical technique designed to measure the concentration of substances, usually antigens or antibodies, in a liquid sample. It is Read More …