BrdU staining

From: DIANE M SHARP (sharpdm@a1.lldmpc.umc.dupont.com)
Date: Wed Jan 15 1997 - 08:17:51 EST


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Dear colleagues,

When performing FACS analysis following BrdU labeling, can anything be 
understood from the shape of the S phase profile?  In control cells (HCT116 -
Human colon tumor cells), we see a tight uniform profile of cells entering and 
exiting S phase - the classic U shape.  In cells treated with compound, the 
S-phase is more diffuse and has lost a tiny bit of fluorescence as compared to 
control. Could this indicate variable rates of DNA synthesis or a block at the 
entry to G2/M or does it mean nothing at all.  Thanks in advance for any 
responses.

Diane Sharp
DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
Wilmington, DE



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