Histological Techniques and Light Microscopy
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What is the primary purpose of cell and tissue culture techniques?

  • To enhance the life span of all cultured cells
  • To isolate the effect of a single molecule on specific cells or tissues (correct)
  • To determine the genetic programming of cells
  • To permanently transform normal cells into cancer cells

What is required for the successful preparation of primary cell cultures from tissues or organs?

  • Usage of antibiotics to ensure no contamination
  • Growing cells in the presence of other living organisms
  • Dispersing cells either mechanically or enzymatically (correct)
  • Adding only saline solutions to the culture medium

Which process is described as promoting cell immortality in cell cultures?

  • Cell necrosis
  • Cell apoptosis
  • Cell differentiation
  • Cell transformation (correct)

What does it mean for a cell line to be 'immortalized'?

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What aspect of culturing living cells must always be ensured?

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Why is cell culture significant in the study of certain parasites?

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What components are commonly added to the culture media to promote cell growth?

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What type of growth is primarily characteristic of a primary cell culture?

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What color does hematoxylin stain the cell nucleus?

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Which type of microscopy is associated with picrosirius for collagen differentiation?

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What is the role of the condenser in a light microscope?

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Which statement about trichrome stains is correct?

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How is total magnification calculated in a light microscope?

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What is a common method used in studies of the nervous system aside from staining with dyes?

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What role do counterstains play in histological procedures?

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What are the common components of a light microscope?

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What is the primary purpose of determining human karyotypes in cytogenetic research?

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Which of the following statements about cell fractionation is true?

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In the context of cell cultivation, what can be inferred from examining cells during mitotic division?

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Which technique is central to contemporary molecular biology apart from karyotyping?

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What role do sedimentation coefficients play in cell fractionation?

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What occurs during the preliminary step of cell fractionation when dissociating tissue?

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What is the significance of observing nuclei in cultured cells during investigations?

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What happens to cellular components when the supernatant is centrifuged at 1000 g for 20 minutes?

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What is necessary to understand the architecture of a complex organ?

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How can a section through a single coiled tube appear?

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What can complicate the understanding of a complex organ?

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Sections through which shapes might resemble each other?

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What is indicated as essential for a comprehensive understanding of organ structure?

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What could limit the understanding of tissue structures during histological studies?

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What occurs when thin sections of a hollow structure are observed?

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What is a possible outcome when only serial sections are studied?

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Which label is commonly used to tag a probe in in situ hybridization?

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What is the primary purpose of heating tissue sections before applying the probe in in situ hybridization?

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What is the main technique used for DNA identification after electrophoresis of DNA?

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During tissue processing, what is a common artifact caused by the use of fixatives and embedding media?

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Which technique is used for RNA identification after electrophoresis?

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What effect does embedding in resin have on tissue specimens compared to traditional paraffin embedding?

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What is a significant factor in the interpretation of stained tissue sections?

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Which statement about hybridization techniques is accurate?

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What is the primary purpose of autoradiography in the context of detecting proteins?

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What distinguishes monoclonal antibodies from polyclonal antibodies?

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Which of the following statements about the production of antibodies is correct?

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What is a key advantage of using monoclonal antibodies in research?

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In the context of immunoblotting, what is the role of a labeled antibody?

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What process is employed to create monoclonal antibodies from lymphocytes?

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What type of membrane is typically used for transferring proteins during immunoblotting?

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Why might an animal immune system produce antibodies against a foreign protein?

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Cell Culture

The process of growing cells outside of a living organism, typically in a petri dish or other controlled environment.

Primary Cell Culture

A type of cell culture where cells are taken directly from a tissue or organ and grown in a lab. These cultures have a limited lifespan.

Immortalized Cell Line

Cells that have been altered to grow indefinitely in culture, often due to changes related to oncogenes.

Transformation

A process that transforms normal cells into immortalized cells, often associated with cancer development.

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Metabolism

The study of the chemical processes that occur within a living organism.

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Intracellular Parasites

Microscopic organisms that can only reproduce inside the cells of other organisms.

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Cell Culture in Drug Development

A technique used to study the effects of different substances on cells, allowing scientists to understand how specific molecules work.

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Culture Media

A complex liquid solution containing nutrients, salts, and other factors necessary for cell growth and survival in culture.

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In situ hybridization

A technique used to detect the presence of specific DNA or RNA sequences within a tissue sample or cell culture.

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Probe

A labeled molecule used to identify a specific DNA or RNA sequence during hybridization.

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DNA Denaturation

A process where the double strands of DNA are separated by heat, allowing the probe to bind to its complementary sequence.

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Southern blotting

A method of detecting specific DNA sequences in a sample by transferring them to a membrane and hybridizing with a labeled probe.

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Northern blotting

Similar to Southern blotting, but used to detect specific RNA sequences.

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Tissue Processing Artifacts

The process of fixing and embedding tissues for microscopic examination can introduce distortions and artifacts, altering the appearance of the structures.

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Shrinkage

A type of artifact that can arise due to shrinkage during tissue processing.

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Resin embedding

A method of embedding specimens in resin that can minimize shrinkage during tissue processing.

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Impregnation Staining

A type of staining technique that uses a dye to differentiate between various tissue components based on their chemical characteristics. It involves impregnating tissues with metals like silver or gold, particularly useful in studying the nervous system.

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Hematoxylin Staining

A type of staining technique primarily used to make the nucleus of cells appear blue. Other acidic structures like RNA-rich parts of the cytoplasm and hyaline cartilage matrix also turn blue with Hematoxylin staining.

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Eosin Staining

A type of staining technique that typically colors the cytoplasm and collagen a pinkish hue. It often complements Hematoxylin staining.

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Trichrome Staining

A group of staining techniques that use multiple dyes, like Mallory's or Masson's stain, to differentiate specific tissue structures beyond just nucleus and cytoplasm. For example, they can help distinguish collagen from smooth muscle.

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Picrosirius Red Staining

A technique that uses a combination of picric acid and Sirius red dye to highlight collagen fibers, especially effective when viewed under polarized light. It's a powerful method for studying collagen structures.

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Counterstaining

A type of staining technique that uses a single stain to visualize cell nuclei or cytoplasm when other labeling methods make cells and boundaries unclear. It helps to clearly identify those elements amidst other staining products.

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Staining in Microscopy

A technique used to enhance the visualization of specific parts of a tissue by applying dyes or other substances that bind to certain structures. It helps to highlight details that might otherwise be difficult to discern.

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Tissue Preparation for Light Microscopy

The process of preparing a tissue sample for observation under a light microscope, from the initial fixation to embedding the tissue in a medium and then staining it. The duration of this process can vary based on the size and type of tissue, the fixative used, and the embedding material selected.

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Karyotype

The study of chromosomes, their number and structure in an individual.

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Blood lymphocytes and skin fibroblasts

Cells that divide rapidly, making them ideal for studying chromosomes.

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Chromosome anomalies

Variations in the number or structure of chromosomes, often associated with genetic disorders.

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Cell fractionation

The process of separating different cellular components based on their sedimentation rates in a centrifuge.

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Sedimentation coefficient

The rate at which a particle settles in a liquid, influenced by its size, shape, density, and the liquid's viscosity.

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Electron microscopy

A technique used to analyze the purity of isolated cell organelles.

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In vitro analysis

Studying the chemical composition and functions of isolated cell organelles outside of their natural environment.

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Centrifugal force (g)

The force applied to a particle during centrifugation, measured in multiples of gravity.

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Histology

The study of tissues using thin slices under a microscope.

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Sectioning

A three-dimensional structure, like a ball or tube, viewed in a thin, two-dimensional slice.

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Sectioning of 3D Structures

Different cuts through a 3D object can create different 2D images.

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Serial Sections

Studying a series of thin slices to reconstruct a 3D object.

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Immunocytochemistry

A method where antibodies are used to mark specific proteins or structures within cells.

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Histochemistry

The study of the chemical composition and function of tissues.

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Autoradiography

A technique where radioactive isotopes are used to trace molecules and processes within cells.

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Immunoblotting (Western Blotting)

A technique to transfer proteins from a gel to a membrane, followed by incubation with a labeled antibody specific to the target protein.

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Monoclonal Antibodies

Antibodies that are produced from a single clone of B lymphocytes, resulting in a highly specific antibody that recognizes only one epitope on the target protein.

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Polyclonal Antibodies

Antibodies produced by different B cell clones in response to an antigen. They recognize multiple epitopes on the target protein, creating a mix of different antibodies.

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Antigen

A substance that triggers the production of antibodies in an immune system. In antibody production, protein x acts as an antigen, causing the animal to generate antibodies against it.

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Target Protein

A protein that is specifically targeted by an antibody. In the context provided, protein x is the target protein that is being targeted by the generated antibodies.

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Foreign Proteins

Proteins that are different enough from the animal's own proteins to be recognized as foreign, triggering an immune response and antibody production.

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B Lymphocytes (B Cells)

A type of specialized white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system by producing antibodies in response to antigens.

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Study Notes

Histological Techniques and Microscopy

  • Hematoxylin stains acidic structures (nuclei, RNA-rich cytoplasm, cartilage matrix) blue, while eosin stains cytoplasm and collagen pink.
  • Trichromes (e.g., Mallory's, Masson's) differentiate collagen from smooth muscle.
  • Picrosirius, especially with polarized light, is a good technique for differentiating collagen.
  • Immunocytochemistry often requires a counterstain to visualize nuclei/cytoplasm.
  • Metal impregnation (silver, gold) is a common method, especially for nervous system studies.
  • Tissue processing from fixation to light microscopy takes 12 hours to 2.5 days, depending on factors like tissue size and fixative.

Light Microscopy

  • Light microscopy uses light interacting with tissue components to view stained preparations.
  • The microscope has mechanical and optical components.
  • Optical components include condenser, objective, and eyepiece lenses.
  • The condenser focuses light onto the specimen.
  • Objective lenses magnify and project the image to the eyepiece.
  • Eyepieces further magnify and project the image to the viewer's eye, a photographic plate, or a detector (e.g., CCD camera).
  • Total magnification is the product of objective and eyepiece magnification.

Cell and Tissue Culture

  • Cell and tissue cultures isolate effects of single molecules.
  • Cultures allow direct observation of living cells.
  • Experiments not possible in living animals can be reproduced in vitro.
  • Cells are grown in solutions (salts, amino acids, vitamins), often supplemented with serum.
  • Cultures are made by mechanically or enzymatically dispersing cells.
  • Isolated cells can be cultivated in suspension or on surfaces (Petri dishes).
  • Primary cell cultures are isolated from tissue/organs.
  • Many cells can be maintained indefinitely in vitro through transformation.
  • Normal cells have a finite lifespan, but transformation can lead to immortality.
  • Transformation, combined with other factors, may contribute to cancer,

Medical Applications of Cell Culture

  • Cell cultures study metabolism of normal/cancerous cells.
  • Cell cultures develop new drugs and study intracellular parasites (viruses, mycoplasma, some protozoa).
  • In cytogenetics, cultures are used for karyotype determination of human chromosomes.
  • Karyotype analysis can detect chromosomal anomalies in inherited conditions.
  • Cell cultures are fundamental to modern molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques.

Cell Fractionation

  • Cell fractionation uses centrifugal force to separate organelles based on their size, shape, density, and medium viscosity.
  • Techniques isolate organelles for purity analysis, chemical compositions, functions.
  • Cell fractionation involves steps like tissue mincing, dissociation and differential centrifugation.
  • Techniques like autoradiography and immunoblotting analyze components of isolated organelles.

Antibodies

  • Polyclonal antibodies are a mixture of antibodies from different lymphocyte clones.
  • Polyclonal antibodies are produced by injecting an animal with a protein antigen.
  • Monoclonal antibodies are from one specific type of lymphocyte clone isolated in culture.
  • Monoclonal antibodies are more specific and have stronger binding to target proteins than polyclonal antibodies.
  • Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies are used in immunocytochemistry.

In Situ Hybridization

  • Tissue sections, cells, smears are used for in situ hybridization.
  • DNA/RNA strands are separated.
  • Probes are hybridized, then locations are revealed.
  • Often using a color or radioactive reaction,
  • In situ hybridization identifies specific DNA/RNA sequences within tissue sections, cells.

Problems in Interpreting Tissue Sections

  • Tissue processing can distort structures.
  • Fixation, embedding, and sectioning cause shrinkage, altering the original structure.
  • Reconstructing the original three-dimensional structure from thin sections is important to understand the organ's architecture.
  • Serial sectioning combined with reconstruction are often required for a deeper insight.

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