DETERMINATION OF SUCCINIC DEHYDROGENASE ACTIVITY IN TISSUE CULTURE

Abstract
Two methods of demonstrating succinic dehydrogenase activity in tissue cultures of HeLa cells have been demonstrated. One method employs a protective layer of agar applied to the cells prior to incubation in the selected substrate. The other method uses a mixture of agar and substrate which is placed on the cells; incubation follows without the further addition of substrate.