Alcian Blue (pH 2.5) Staining Kit,
30mL
MER AFR2
Product Description
Alcian Blue (pH 2.5) Staining Kit,
30mL
MER AFR2
The Alcian Blue (pH 2.5) Stain Kit is intended for use in the histological visualization of sulfated and carboxylated acid mucopolysaccharides and sulfated and carboxylated sialomucins (glycoproteins). Alcian Blue, a copper phthalocyanine dye, binds acid mucopolysubstances. When used in a pH 2.5 acid solution Alcian Blue stains both sulfated and carboxylated acid mucosubstances.
Kit Contents: 30mL Alcian Blue Solution (pH 2.5), 30mL Nuclear Fast Red (Enhanced Stability), 60mL Acetic Acid Solution
Expected Results: Acidic Sulfated Mucosubstances (Blue), Hyaluronic Acid (Blue), Sialomucins (Blue), Nuclei (Red), Background (Pink)
Suggested Controls: Small Intestine, Colon or Appendix
Each component of the Alcian Blue (pH 2.5) Stain Kit may also be purchased separately