Staining Kit: Carmine Acetic Acid after SCHNEIDER
The staining kit for carminyacetic acid staining according to Schneider consists of carminyacetic acid and isopropanol. This staining method is used specifically for the visualization of chromosomes at the various stages of cell division.
Carminessetic acid is a bright red dye that acts as an acid dye and binds specifically to basic, or alkaline, components in tissues. Its high affinity for nucleic acids enables distinct staining of chromosomes rich in these molecules. In the resulting stain, chromosomes are shown in purple, making it easier to distinguish the different stages of cell division under the microscope.
Isopropanol, the other essential element of this kit, is used as a rinse step to differentiate the stain. This step removes excess dye and provides a clearer representation of chromosomes and their structure. Using isopropanol as the differentiation step minimizes nonspecific binding and improves the quality of the microscopic analysis.
Overall, Schneider's carminyacetic acid stain is a valuable tool in microscopic analysis, especially in cell biology and genetics, as it provides a clear visualization of chromosomes and their changes during cell division.
Carminessetic acid is a bright red dye that acts as an acid dye and binds specifically to basic, or alkaline, components in tissues. Its high affinity for nucleic acids enables distinct staining of chromosomes rich in these molecules. In the resulting stain, chromosomes are shown in purple, making it easier to distinguish the different stages of cell division under the microscope.
Isopropanol, the other essential element of this kit, is used as a rinse step to differentiate the stain. This step removes excess dye and provides a clearer representation of chromosomes and their structure. Using isopropanol as the differentiation step minimizes nonspecific binding and improves the quality of the microscopic analysis.
Overall, Schneider's carminyacetic acid stain is a valuable tool in microscopic analysis, especially in cell biology and genetics, as it provides a clear visualization of chromosomes and their changes during cell division.
Article no.: 11082
DNA staining
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product information
Components of this kit:
• Carmine acetic acid, Artikel-Nr.:10411
• 2-Propanol, Artikel-Nr.:11365
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Signal Word 2: flamme, acid_red, exclam, |
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