Methods and compositions for a microemulsion-based tissue treatment
US8512978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N1/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to methods and compositions for deparaffinizing paraffin-embedded biological samples for subsequent tissue staining. The compositions are microemulsions that may include water/oil/surfactant microemulsions, and optionally a cosurfactant. The microemulsions enable deparaffinization without the use of xylene or toluene, and also enable solvent exchange without the use of intermediary alcohol dehydration or alcohol rehydration compositions.
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