I have tissue from mice that were injected with EDU and then BRDU, sectioned at 40um.  I am using the Click-iT EDU kit and trying to double label with BRDU (and ideally triple label for Parvalbumin and other neuronal markers in the future).  I've tried two methods of labeling with sections free floating:

  • EDU followed by BRDU on Day one.  Only BRDU staining is working
  • BRDU followed by EDU on day 2.  Only EDU staining is working.  
  • Any advice?  Thanks!

    Details on methods

    Method 1:

    Wash 2X PBS

    Permeablize 3XPBS-Triton

    EDU Click-iT reaction for 30 min (in dark)

    DNA denature: HCL2N for 30 min

    Wash 2XPBS

    Wash1X PBS-Triton

    Block: PBS-Triton + Donkey Serum for 1 hour

    Primary anti-BRDU overnight in block

    Wash 3XPBS-Triton

    Incubate  secondary in PBS-Triton for 90min (in dark)

    Wash 3xPBS

    Mount

    Method 2:

    Wash 2X PBS

    Wash 1X PBS-Triton

    DNA denature: HCL2N for 30 min

    Wash 2XPBS

    Wash 1X PBS-Triton

    Block: PBS-Triton + Donkey Serum for 1 hour

    Primary antoi-BRDU overnight in block

    Wash 3XPBS-Triton

    Incubate  secondary in PBS-Triton for 90min (in dark)

    EDU Click-iT reaction for 30 min (in dark)

    Mount

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