alcian blue
Mucin-staining reagent
Alcian blue is a synthetic dye used in biological staining to highlight acidic polysaccharides like mucins and glycosaminoglycans.
In histology and microscopy, it turns these substances bright blue against contrasting backgrounds, helping identify tissue structures: The alcian blue stain revealed cartilage matrix in the sample.
Secondary microscopy dye
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- destainingRemoving color from material
Chief glycoprotein of slime
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- tissue sectionsThin slices for microscopy
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- hyaluronic acidMoisture-retaining tissue sugar
chondroitin sulfate · dermatan sulfate · basement membrane · ground substance
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- mesotheliomaMalignancy of organ linings
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- amyloidosisPathological protein deposition disorder
Substance that preserves artwork
- formalinAqueous preservative solution
- microtomePrecision thin-slice cutter
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
clearing · sectioning · specimen · micrograph · quality control · standardization
counterstain
Secondary microscopy dye
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- destainingRemoving color from material
mucin
Chief glycoprotein of slime
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- tissue sectionsThin slices for microscopy
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
hyaluronic acid · chondroitin sulfate · dermatan sulfate · basement membrane · ground substance
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- mesotheliomaMalignancy of organ linings
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
fixative
Substance that preserves artwork
- formalinAqueous preservative solution
- microtomePrecision thin-slice cutter
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
dehydration · clearing · sectioning · specimen · micrograph · quality control · standardization
- Lab StainsGiemsa stain, carmine, India ink, Ziehl-Neelsen stain, gentian violet