Alcian blue 8GS: a new stain for mucin
HF Steedman - Journal of Cell Science, 1950 - journals.biologists.com
HF Steedman
Journal of Cell Science, 1950•journals.biologists.comAlcian Blue 8GS: A New Stain for Mucin Page 1 477 Alcian Blue 8GS: A New Stain for Mucin
By HF STEEDMAN (From the Department of Zoology, The University, Glasgow) SUMMARY A
new method of staining mucin is described. The stain used is alcian blue 8GS The method is
rapid and easy in application. The results are clear and permanent. I disadvantages of most
staining methods employed for the demonX stration of mucin in histological sections of animal
tissues are as follows: 1. Doubtful specificity. Not only mucins accept the stain; other elements …
By HF STEEDMAN (From the Department of Zoology, The University, Glasgow) SUMMARY A
new method of staining mucin is described. The stain used is alcian blue 8GS The method is
rapid and easy in application. The results are clear and permanent. I disadvantages of most
staining methods employed for the demonX stration of mucin in histological sections of animal
tissues are as follows: 1. Doubtful specificity. Not only mucins accept the stain; other elements …
SUMMARY A new method of staining mucin is described. The stain used is alcian blue 8GS The method is rapid and easy in application. The results are clear and permanent.
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