Investigating the Lymphatic System by Dual-Color Elemental Mass Spectrometry Imaging

Figure 5

In vivo microscopic images of stained lymph nodes obtained after different periods of time. Patent blue dye was subcutaneously administered in the left hind limb of the rat in preliminary tests. The afferent lymphatic vessel is marked with an arrow. Left iliac lymph node (a) before staining, (b) after 2 min, and (c) after 5 min.

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