Merck Alcian Blue solution

Alcian Blue solution

1% in 3% acetic acid, pH 2.5

Alcian Blue 8XG solution

form

liquid

Quality Level

100

농도

1% in 3% acetic acid, pH 2.5

pH range

2.4-2.6

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

저장 온도

room temp

Alcian Blue solution has been used in the histological staining of acidic glycosaminoglycans (GAGs; mucopolysaccharides) that are carboxylated or sulfated. Sulfated glycosaminoglycans appear to be the preferred substrate for alcian blue at pH 2.5. Alcian blue has been used to stain hyaluronan (HA), a nonsulfated GAG, but the intensity of the staining of HA is affected by the method of tissue fixation used. Alcian blue staining of GAGs in tissue may be modified through the addition of an electrolyte such as magnesium chloride.