A method is proposed for preparation of polytene chromosomes free of cytoplasmic substance. The nuclei are isolated using triton X-100 and squashed in 60% propionic acid solution.

Translated title of the contributionPreparation of polytene chromosomes from isolated cell nuclei of the salivary glands of Drosophila
Original languageRussian
Pages (from-to)1399-1400
Number of pages2
JournalTsitologiya
Volume18
Issue number11
StatePublished - 1 Nov 1976

    Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
  • Histology

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