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Antiserum to lucifer yellow: preparation, characterization, and use for immunocytochemical localization of dye-filled retinal neurons

C Brandon and MH Criswell

Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Chicago Medical School, Illinois 60064.

We present a new method for the preparation of antisera to Lucifer Yellow, and these antisera are here shown to be particularly suitable for immunocytochemical localization of multiple dye-injected cells in large pieces of vertebrate retina. The method involves the preparation of covalent conjugates of the VS isomer of Lucifer Yellow with keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) or rabbit serum albumin (RSA), and their use as immunogens in rabbits. Both carrier protein conjugates yielded robust antibody responses. Antiserum to the KLH-LY conjugate contained precipitating antibodies against LY and KLH, although activity to the latter did not interfere with immunocytochemical staining. Rabbit antiserum to the RSA-LY conjugate contained precipitating antibody only against LY. When used for immunocytochemical staining of large retinal pieces containing many LY-filled cells, both antisera yielded well- stained, darkly filled cells similar to those seen with the Golgi technique; even very fine dendritic processes of retinal ganglion cells could be followed for long distances. LY immunocytochemistry provides a useful alternative to photooxidation for the analysis of multiple dye injected cells, especially in whole mounts. This approach may also be useful for immunocytochemical identification of cells filled with LY after tissue fixation.

Volume 39, Issue 11, pp. 1547-1553, 11/01/1991
Copyright © 1991 by The Histochemical Society


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