Detection of Cell Proliferation in Spider Embryos Using BrdU Labeling

Nikola-Michael Prpic1, Michael Schoppmeier, Wim G M Damen

  • 1Institute for Genetics, Evolutionary Genetics, University of Cologne, 50674 Köln, Germany.

CSH Protocols
|March 2, 2011
PubMed
Summary

This study details a method for detecting cell proliferation in spider embryos using 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdU) labeling. This technique aids in understanding embryonic development and evolutionary novelties in arthropods.

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