Alternative Agents to Colcemid for Obtaining High-Quality Metaphase Spreads

In cytogenetics, the ability to perform FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) experiments using probes that map very closely together depends on the capacity to produce sufficiently long chromosomes. Traditionally, colcemid is the chemical agent used to obtain metaphase spreads. However, various...

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Main Authors: Michele Zannotti, Marco Battelli, Pietro Parma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/10/1476
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