[Study of Y-chromatin in the buccal epithelium of man]

Arkh Anat Gistol Embriol. 1975 May;68(5):18-23.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Investigation was carried on by fluorescent-microscopic technique, smears of buccal epithelium being stained with acrichinium-mustard gas. The extent, form, location in a nucleus and the frequency of Y-chromatin in human buccal smears were studied. In medico-genetic practice this method is employed for initial determination of chromosome sex in disease associated with anomalies of sex chromosomes.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cell Nucleus / ultrastructure
  • Cheek / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Mucosa / ultrastructure*
  • Sex Chromatin / ultrastructure*
  • Staining and Labeling