Review



inverted phase contrast microscope  (Nikon)


Bioz Verified Symbol Nikon is a verified supplier  
  • Logo
  • About
  • News
  • Press Release
  • Team
  • Advisors
  • Partners
  • Contact
  • Bioz Stars
  • Bioz vStars
    • 99
      Buy from Supplier

    Structured Review

    Nikon inverted phase contrast microscope
    Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope, supplied by Nikon, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 99/100, based on 14728 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/Inverted+Microscopes/pmc12963817-204-50-56
    Average 99 stars, based on 14728 article reviews
    inverted phase contrast microscope - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    99/100 stars

    Images

    Related Articles

    Microscopy:

    Article Title: Novel Silver(I) and Gold(I) N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Induce ROS-Dependent Autophagic Cell Death in Human Hepatoma Cell Line HepG2.
    Article Snippet: 5 of 14Chemical Biology & Drug Design, 2026 (95% CI), was determined using nonlinear regression analysis with GraphPad Prism software (version 8.4.2, GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA, USA) .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase- contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. 2015), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific). .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase- contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. 2015), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific).

    Article Title: 14-3-3γ Knockdown promotes matrix mineralization in human mesenchymal stromal cells.
    Article Snippet: .. Stained cells were mounted with Mowiol 4-88 and subsequently observed and photographed using an inverted phase-contrast microscope (I80i; Nikon, Japan). .. Following the staining procedure, to assess TNAP activity, cells were incubated with p-nitrophenylphosphate (p-NPP, Calbiochem), which is hydrolyzed by TNAP to produce p-nitrophenol (p-NP), a yellow product measurable at 405 nm.

    Article Title: Evaluation of the effects of ultraviolet photofunctionalization on titanium surfaces: in vitro and in vivo study.
    Article Snippet: .. A 10 μL aliquot of the suspension was mixed with 10 μL of trypan blue solution, and viable and nonviable cells were counted under an inverted phase-contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100) using a Neubauer hemocytometer (Fisher Scientific, Pittsburgh, PA, USA). ..

    Article Title: Brazilian beef quality mapping: animal profile and quality attributes.
    Article Snippet: This study characterized beef cattle slaughtered in different regions of Brazil, linking animal profiles to meat quality attributes.. A total of 520 Longissimus thoracis samples were collected from 13 slaughterhouses, of which 402 were analyzed after applying exclusion criteria.. Samples were collected 48 h postmortem and immediately frozen (non-aged).

    Article Title: Beta-2-Microglobulin Regulates Sheep Susceptibility to Escherichia coli F17b in Intestinal Epithelial Cells.
    Article Snippet: .. Scratch images were captured at 0, 12, and 24 h using a phase-contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse Ts2, Tokyo, Japan) with a 4× objective lens. .. Migration area and scratch width were quantified using ImageJ software (v1.53).

    Article Title: The Joubert syndrome protein CSPP1 is a conserved regulator of vertebrate multiciliogenesis and motile cilia function
    Article Snippet: .. Videos were acquired using a Basler acA1300-200um camera mounted on an inverted phase-contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100) with a 40× dry objective. ..

    Article Title: Effect of seasons on cryopreserved sperm quality and subsequent fertility in Ouled Djellal rams.
    Article Snippet: This study aimed to investigate the effect of seasons on sperm cryopreservation and fertility outcomes in Ouled Djellal rams.. For this purpose, sperm samples were collected from five fertile rams during winter, spring, summer and autumn and cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen.. Sperm freezability was immediately assessed after thawing by evaluating CASA sperm motility parameters, membrane functionality, viability, acrosome integrity and lipid peroxidation.

    Article Title: Novel Silver(I) and Gold(I) N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Induce ROS ‐Dependent Autophagic Cell Death in Human Hepatoma Cell Line HepG2
    Article Snippet: .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase‐contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. ), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific). ..

    Staining:

    Article Title: Novel Silver(I) and Gold(I) N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Induce ROS-Dependent Autophagic Cell Death in Human Hepatoma Cell Line HepG2.
    Article Snippet: 5 of 14Chemical Biology & Drug Design, 2026 (95% CI), was determined using nonlinear regression analysis with GraphPad Prism software (version 8.4.2, GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA, USA) .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase- contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. 2015), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific). .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase- contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. 2015), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific).

    Article Title: 14-3-3γ Knockdown promotes matrix mineralization in human mesenchymal stromal cells.
    Article Snippet: .. Stained cells were mounted with Mowiol 4-88 and subsequently observed and photographed using an inverted phase-contrast microscope (I80i; Nikon, Japan). .. Following the staining procedure, to assess TNAP activity, cells were incubated with p-nitrophenylphosphate (p-NPP, Calbiochem), which is hydrolyzed by TNAP to produce p-nitrophenol (p-NP), a yellow product measurable at 405 nm.

    Article Title: Novel Silver(I) and Gold(I) N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Induce ROS ‐Dependent Autophagic Cell Death in Human Hepatoma Cell Line HepG2
    Article Snippet: .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase‐contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. ), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific). ..

    Imaging:

    Article Title: Novel Silver(I) and Gold(I) N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Induce ROS-Dependent Autophagic Cell Death in Human Hepatoma Cell Line HepG2.
    Article Snippet: 5 of 14Chemical Biology & Drug Design, 2026 (95% CI), was determined using nonlinear regression analysis with GraphPad Prism software (version 8.4.2, GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA, USA) .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase- contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. 2015), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific). .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase- contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. 2015), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific).

    Article Title: Novel Silver(I) and Gold(I) N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Induce ROS ‐Dependent Autophagic Cell Death in Human Hepatoma Cell Line HepG2
    Article Snippet: .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase‐contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. ), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific). ..

    Suspension:

    Article Title: Evaluation of the effects of ultraviolet photofunctionalization on titanium surfaces: in vitro and in vivo study.
    Article Snippet: .. A 10 μL aliquot of the suspension was mixed with 10 μL of trypan blue solution, and viable and nonviable cells were counted under an inverted phase-contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100) using a Neubauer hemocytometer (Fisher Scientific, Pittsburgh, PA, USA). ..

    Transferring:

    Article Title: Brazilian beef quality mapping: animal profile and quality attributes.
    Article Snippet: This study characterized beef cattle slaughtered in different regions of Brazil, linking animal profiles to meat quality attributes.. A total of 520 Longissimus thoracis samples were collected from 13 slaughterhouses, of which 402 were analyzed after applying exclusion criteria.. Samples were collected 48 h postmortem and immediately frozen (non-aged).

    Phase Contrast:

    Article Title: Novel Silver(I) and Gold(I) N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Induce ROS ‐Dependent Autophagic Cell Death in Human Hepatoma Cell Line HepG2
    Article Snippet: .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase‐contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. ), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific). ..

    Morphology:

    Article Title: Novel Silver(I) and Gold(I) N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Induce ROS ‐Dependent Autophagic Cell Death in Human Hepatoma Cell Line HepG2
    Article Snippet: .. Cell morphological alterations were examined using an inverted phase‐contrast microscope (Nikon Eclipse TS100, Tokyo, Japan; 40× magnification), while nuclear morphology was assessed through Hoechst 33258 staining, as previously described (Armentano et al. ), and stained cells were analyzed using the FLoid Cell Imaging Station (Thermo Fisher Scientific). ..



    Similar Products

    phase contrast inverted microscope  (Optika Srl)
    86
    Optika Srl phase contrast inverted microscope
    Phase Contrast Inverted Microscope, supplied by Optika Srl, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 86/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/contrast+microscope+phase/pm42167566-83-9-14
    Average 86 stars, based on 1 article reviews
    phase contrast inverted microscope - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    86/100 stars
    		  Buy from Supplier
    trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model tcm400  (Labomed Inc)
    86
    Labomed Inc trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model tcm400
    Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model <t>TCM400</t> and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain
    Trinocular Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope Model Tcm400, supplied by Labomed Inc, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 86/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/contrast+microscope+phase/pmc13130821-129-6-5
    Average 86 stars, based on 1 article reviews
    trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model tcm400 - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    86/100 stars
    		  Buy from Supplier
    inverted phase contrast microscope  (Nikon)
    99
    Nikon inverted phase contrast microscope
    Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model <t>TCM400</t> and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain
    Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope, supplied by Nikon, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 99/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/Inverted+Microscopes/pmc12963817-204-50-56
    Average 99 stars, based on 1 article reviews
    inverted phase contrast microscope - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    99/100 stars
    		  Buy from Supplier
    phase contrast microscope  (Nikon)
    99
    Nikon phase contrast microscope
    Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model <t>TCM400</t> and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain
    Phase Contrast Microscope, supplied by Nikon, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 99/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/Inverted+Microscopes/pm41920403-46-26-28
    Average 99 stars, based on 1 article reviews
    phase contrast microscope - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    99/100 stars
    		  Buy from Supplier
    inverted phase contrast microscope  (Olympus)
    99
    Olympus inverted phase contrast microscope
    Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model <t>TCM400</t> and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain
    Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope, supplied by Olympus, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 99/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/CKX53+Cell+Culture+Microscope/pm41933720-52-8-13
    Average 99 stars, based on 1 article reviews
    inverted phase contrast microscope - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    99/100 stars
    		  Buy from Supplier
    phase contrast inverted microscope  (Nikon)
    99
    Nikon phase contrast inverted microscope
    Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model <t>TCM400</t> and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain
    Phase Contrast Inverted Microscope, supplied by Nikon, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 99/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/Inverted+Microscopes/pm41922111-152-6-12
    Average 99 stars, based on 1 article reviews
    phase contrast inverted microscope - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    99/100 stars
    		  Buy from Supplier
    phase contrast 114 microscope  (Optika Srl)
    86
    Optika Srl phase contrast 114 microscope
    Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model <t>TCM400</t> and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain
    Phase Contrast 114 Microscope, supplied by Optika Srl, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 86/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/contrast+microscope+phase/pm41913277-50-12-15
    Average 86 stars, based on 1 article reviews
    phase contrast 114 microscope - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    86/100 stars
    		  Buy from Supplier
    phase contrast microscope  (Optika Srl)
    86
    Optika Srl phase contrast microscope
    Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model <t>TCM400</t> and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain
    Phase Contrast Microscope, supplied by Optika Srl, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 86/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
    https://www.bioz.com/product/phase+contrast+microscope/contrast+microscope+phase/pmc13159347-39-12-14
    Average 86 stars, based on 1 article reviews
    phase contrast microscope - by Bioz Stars, 2026-10
    86/100 stars
    		  Buy from Supplier

    Image Search Results


    Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model TCM400 and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain

    Journal: BMC Oral Health

    Article Title: Dose-dependent effects of Metformin on proliferation and odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells

    doi: 10.1186/s12903-026-08221-w

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Alizarin Red S staining and ARS quantification of mineralized matrix in DPSCs cultured under different conditions for 7 and 14 days. a Representative images show calcium deposition in DPSCs cultured in osteogenic differentiation medium (ODM) alone (control), ODM supplemented with a low dose of Metformin (500 µM), or a high dose of Metformin (1000 µM). The magnification is 20×, and the scale bar is 50 μm. Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model TCM400 and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14. Error bars represent standard deviations. Statistical significance was assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test (a: vs. ODM; b: vs. low dose of Metformin; c: vs. high dose of Metformin. Abbreviations: DPSCs: Dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells, ODM: Osteogenic differentiation medium, MET: Metformin, ARS: Alizarin red stain

    Article Snippet: Images were captured using the LABOMED Trinocular inverted phase contrast microscope model TCM400 and Atlas 16MP CMOS USB Camera with PixelPro 3.0 software (LABOMED, USA). b Bar graphs show ARS concentrations representing mineral deposition at days 7 and 14.

    Techniques: Staining, Cell Culture, Control, Microscopy, Software, Derivative Assay