Zoo-542 (Practical) Advanced Cytology
Practical contents
Zoo 542 Advanced Cytology
1- A brief study of the concept of the cell
Basic techniques in cell culture. Biology of the cells in culture, origin and characterization, introduction about used cell lines (name, origin, source), media for cell culture
2- Cell growth and division
Cell cycle analysis by FACS, concept and application.
Cellular DNA Content Measurement by staining cells with propidium iodide and DAPI
3- Cell viability assays e.g. MTT and NRU tests
4- The structure of the chromosome
Protocol for isolation of human metaphase chromosomes,
5- 1- Isolation of genomic DNA from cells.
2-Estimation of quantity and quality of DNA by spectrophotometer and Agarose gel electrophoresis
6. Isolation of RNA from cells.