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Alcohol-based fixatives can better preserve tissue morphology than formalin / Fijadores a base de alcohol pueden preservar mejor la morfología tisular que la formalina
Haque, Ziaul; Rahman, Asabur; Khan, Zahirul Islam; Hussan, Mohammad Tufazzal; Alam, Mahmudul.
  • Haque, Ziaul; Bangladesh Agricultural University. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Department of Anatomy and Histology. Mymensingh. BD
  • Rahman, Asabur; Bangladesh Agricultural University. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Department of Anatomy and Histology. Mymensingh. BD
  • Khan, Zahirul Islam; Bangladesh Agricultural University. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Department of Anatomy and Histology. Mymensingh. BD
  • Hussan, Mohammad Tufazzal; Patuakhali Science and Technology University. Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine. Department of Anatomy and Histology. Babugonj. BD
  • Alam, Mahmudul; Bangladesh Agricultural University. Faculty Veterinary Science. Department of Surgery and Obstetrics. Mymensingh. BD
Int. j. morphol ; 38(5): 1371-1375, oct. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1134450
ABSTRACT

SUMMARY:

Fixation is a crucial step in processing of tissue specimen for preservation of cellular architecture and composition of cells. Alcohol-based fixatives are considered some of the most promising alternatives to formalin. We evaluated the performance of alcohol-based fixatives (EthMeth and methacarn) and formalin as a comparator fixative in the research laboratory. Following 24 hours of fixation, tissue morphology and cellular details of the liver, spleen and brain (cerebral cortex) were evaluated. Morphological characteristics were evaluated by gross observations and analyzing cellular details, tissue architecture and overall staining characteristics (Hematoxylin and Eosin). EthMeth and methacarn fixation gave generally comparable and satisfactory results on the tissue morphology and subsequent identification of tissue characteristics. Particularly, tissues were well preserved and all nuclear as well as cytoplasmic details were clearly visible. However, formalin fixed tissues showed some peculiarity such as improper fixation, mild shrinkage, and alterations of tissue components. These results confirm that alcohol-based fixation is the superior alternative to formalin for preservation of tissue morphology. However, it is required to standardize the formalin-free methods and harmonize diagnosis in the laboratory worldwide.
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RESUMEN La fijación es un paso crucial en el procesamiento de muestras de tejido para preservar la arquitectura celular y la composición de las células. Los fijadores a base de alcohol se consideran algunas de las alternativas más prometedoras a la formalina. Evaluamos el rendimiento de los fijadores a base de alcohol (EthMeth y metacarn) y formalina como fijador comparativo en el laboratorio de investigación. Después de 24 horas de fijación, se observó la morfología del tejido y los detalles celulares del hígado, bazo y corteza cerebral. Se evaluaron las características morfológicas mediante observaciones generales y analizando detalles celulares, arquitectura de tejidos y características generales de tinción (hematoxilina y eosina). La fijación de EthMeth y metacarn dio resultados generalmente comparables y satisfactorios en la morfología del tejido y la posterior identificación de las características del mismo. Particularmente, los tejidos estaban bien conservados y todos los detalles nucleares y citoplasmáticos eran claramente visibles. Sin embargo, los tejidos fijados con formalina mostraron cierta peculiaridad, tal como una fijación inadecuada, la contracción leve y alteraciones de los componentes del tejido. Estos resultados confirman que la fijación a base de alcohol es la mejor alternativa a la formalina, para preservar la morfología del tejido. Sin embargo, es necesario estandarizar los métodos sin formalina y armonizar el diagnóstico en los laboratorios.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tissue Fixation / Alcohols / Fixatives / Formaldehyde Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Bangladesh Institution/Affiliation country: Bangladesh Agricultural University/BD / Patuakhali Science and Technology University/BD

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tissue Fixation / Alcohols / Fixatives / Formaldehyde Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Bangladesh Institution/Affiliation country: Bangladesh Agricultural University/BD / Patuakhali Science and Technology University/BD