Can a formalin fixed tissue be used for tunnel assay method to look into apapotosis?

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tissue is human fetal cerebellum in their gestational ages

Hi Aamna Kausar

Yes, Tunnel assay can be performed in formalin fixed tissues. Several commercial kits detect apoptosis in formalin fixed tissues. Please find the link to kits.

1. https://www.thermofisher.com/in/en/home/technical-resources/research-tools/image-gallery/image-gallery-detail.22089.html

2. https://www.promega.in/products/cell-health-assays/apoptosis-assays/deadend-fluorometric-tunel-system/?catNum=G3250

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