Three-reagent kit for staining mucins acc. to Dorling
Histology, cytology and other related scientific disciplines study the microscopic anatomy of tissues and cells. In order to achieve a good tissue and cellular structure, the samples need to be stained in a correct manner.
Alcian Blue dye is used to prove glycosaminoglycan in mucins, for staining amyloids, cysteines and for polychromatic staining of mastocytes according to Alcian-Blue Safranin. It is also used to
determine bacterial species and detecting bacterial capsules. Alcian Blue pH 2.5 kit enables adequate staining and visualization of acid mucins without staining sulfated mucins.
Rinsing solutions are of the same pH value, making the specificity of the reaction more intense.
Cellular nuclei are stained red using a counterstain.
Result
Nuclei - red
Mucins - blue
Epithelial mucin and cartilage - purple/dark blue
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