Method for deparaffinization of paraffin-embedded specimen and method for analysis of paraffin-embedded specimen

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for deparaffinization useful for mass spectrometric imaging from a paraffin-embedded specimen. A method for deparaffinization of paraffin-embedded specimen comprising the steps of: exposing a biological sample by subjecting a specimen in which the biological sample is embedded in paraffin, to an organic solvent that is compatible with the paraffin under heating condition, to make the paraffin be melted and dissolved in the organic solvent; and removing the paraffin from the specimen by separating the organic solvent dissolving the paraffin, from the exposed biological sample.

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