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An experimental model for the study of collagen fibers in skeletal muscle

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Resumo:PURPOSE: To examine histological and histomorphometric techniques for measuring collagen in skeletal muscle. METHODS: The following staining methods were used in the study: hematoxylin and eosin, Masson's trichrome, reticulin, and picrosirius red, and immunostaining for collagen types I, II, III, IV, and V. Histomorphometric measurements were performed using Corel PhotoPaint and UTHSCSA Image Tool 3.0 software. RESULTS: Both the Masson's trichrome and picrosirius red staining provided the best visualization for the measurement of collagen content. CONCLUSION: This methodology is important for the identification and quantification of the different types of collagen in muscles and can be used in the investigation of the qualitative and quantitative influence of collagen on physical activities, aging, and diseases.
Autores principais:Calvi,Eliziane Nitz de Carvalho
Outros Autores:Nahas,Fábio Xerfan; Barbosa,Marcus Vinícius; Calil,José Augusto; Ihara,Silvia Saiuli Miki; Silva,Marcelo de Souza; Franco,Marcello Fabiano de; Ferreira,Lydia Masako
Assunto:Collagen Muscle, Skeletal Histology Rectus Abdominis Cadaver
Ano:2012
País:Brasil
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:IBICT
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Oasisbr
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Resumo:PURPOSE: To examine histological and histomorphometric techniques for measuring collagen in skeletal muscle. METHODS: The following staining methods were used in the study: hematoxylin and eosin, Masson's trichrome, reticulin, and picrosirius red, and immunostaining for collagen types I, II, III, IV, and V. Histomorphometric measurements were performed using Corel PhotoPaint and UTHSCSA Image Tool 3.0 software. RESULTS: Both the Masson's trichrome and picrosirius red staining provided the best visualization for the measurement of collagen content. CONCLUSION: This methodology is important for the identification and quantification of the different types of collagen in muscles and can be used in the investigation of the qualitative and quantitative influence of collagen on physical activities, aging, and diseases.

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