Preparation of small and soft specimen for scanning electron microscopy: Investigation of mouse optic nerve

ScanningVolume 4, Issue 1 p. 27-31 Original PaperFree to Read Preparation of small and soft specimen for scanning electron microscopy: Investigation of mouse optic nerve F. X. Omlin, Corresponding Author F. X. Omlin Department of Neurology, University of Berne, Berne, SwitzerlandDepartment of Neurology, University of Berne, Inselspital, CH - 3010 Berne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorA. Bischoff, Corresponding Author A. Bischoff Prof. Department of Neurology, University of Berne, Berne, SwitzerlandDepartment of Neurology, University of Berne, Inselspital, CH - 3010 Berne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorP. H. Burri, Corresponding Author P. H. Burri Department of Anatomy, University of Berne, Berne, SwitzerlandDepartment of Neurology, University of Berne, Inselspital, CH - 3010 Berne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this author F. X. Omlin, Corresponding Author F. X. Omlin Department of Neurology, University of Berne, Berne, SwitzerlandDepartment of Neurology, University of Berne, Inselspital, CH - 3010 Berne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorA. Bischoff, Corresponding Author A. Bischoff Prof. Department of Neurology, University of Berne, Berne, SwitzerlandDepartment of Neurology, University of Berne, Inselspital, CH - 3010 Berne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorP. H. Burri, Corresponding Author P. H. Burri Department of Anatomy, University of Berne, Berne, SwitzerlandDepartment of Neurology, University of Berne, Inselspital, CH - 3010 Berne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 1981 https://doi.org/10.1002/sca.4950040104AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Boyde A, James D W, Tresman R L, Willis R A: Outgrowth from chick embryo spinal cord in vitro, studied with the scanning electron microscope. Z Zellforsch mikrosk Anat 90, 1–18 (1968) 10.1007/BF00496698 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Boyde A, Wood C: Preparation of animal tissues for surface-scanning electron microscopy. J Microsc 90, 221–249 (1969) 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1969.tb00709.x CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Castejón O J, Caraballo A J: Light and scanning electron microscopic study of cerebellar cortex of teleost fishes. Cell Tissue Res 207, 211–226 (1980) 10.1007/BF00237806 PubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Hudson C C, Rash J E, Graham W G: Introduction to sample preparation for freeze fracture. Freeze-fracture-methods, artifacts and interpretations. Eds J E Rash, C S Hudson, Raven Press, New York 1979, pp 1–10 Google Scholar Humphreys W J, Spurlock B O, Johnson J S: Critical-point drying of cryofractured specimens. Principles and techniques of scanning electron microscopy. Ed M A Hayat, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York 1974, Vol 1, pp 136–158 Google Scholar Omlin F X, Bischoff A, Spycher M A: Filaments in astrocytes and axons of mice optic nerve. A freeze-etching study. Expl Cell Biol 46, 199–209 (1978) CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Omlin F X, Bischoff A, Spycher M A, Wiesmann U N: Ultrastructure of lipids in the optic nerve of the mouse mutant “Jimpy”. A study of histochemistry, freeze-etching and thin section technique. Acta Neuropath (Berl) 45, 221–229 (1979) 10.1007/BF00702674 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Peters A, Palay S L, Webster H deF: The fine structure of the nervous system. The neurons and supporting cells. W B Saunders Company, Philadelphia 1976, pp 1–406 Google Scholar Spencer P S, Lieberman A R: Scanning electron microscopy of isolated peripheral nerve fibres. Normal surface structure and alterations proximal to neuromas. Z Zellforsch mikrosk Anat 119, 534–551 (1971) 10.1007/BF00455247 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Volume4, Issue11981Pages 27-31 ReferencesRelatedInformation