The Institute for Cancer Genetics and Informatics (ICGI) has developed an image cytometry system, consisting of PWS (Ploidy Work Station) Grabber and PWS Classifier for analysing the DNA distribution in a given tumour sample. DNA is stained in situ by Schiff’s reagents by the Feulgen technique. The method results in stained nuclei were the staining intensity is proportional with the DNA content.
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