TUNEL labeling for apoptotic cells. (A) Positive control for TUNEL staining, enzymatically treated to induce DNA nicks. R4, 40x (B) Harvested left vocal fold (COVR implant side) with negative TUNEL staining confirmed that the cells were not undergoing apoptosis. Rabbit 3, 40x. (C) Harvested right vocal fold (unoperated control) also with negative TUNEL staining, as expected. Rabbit 3, 40x.