Kit: SAB (Sulfated Alcian Blue) Solution
Kit: SAB (Sulfated Alcian Blue) solution is an in vitro diagnostic agent mainly used in histology and scientific laboratories. The solution consists of alcian blue 1% (C56H68Cl4N16S4Cu), sodium sulfate 1% (Na2SO4) and acetic acid 99% (CH3COOH). Alcian blue is a cationic dye that selectively stains acidic mucopolysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans, while sodium sulfate and acetic acid serve as precipitants and solvents.
The chemical interaction between Alcian blue and the acidic mucopolysaccharides is based on electrostatic interactions between the cationic groups of the dye and the anionic groups of the acidic mucopolysaccharides. The presence of sodium sulfate promotes precipitation of the dyed mucopolysaccharides and facilitates their visualization. Acetic acid is used as a solvent to keep the dye in solution and optimize the staining reaction.
The use of the SAB (Sulfated Alcian Blue) solution kit allows specific and sensitive detection of acidic mucopolysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans in tissue samples. This is particularly useful for the examination of samples derived from cartilage, connective tissue, or mucosa, as these structures are rich in acidic mucopolysaccharides. The stained samples can then be analyzed under the microscope to identify morphological changes or pathological conditions.
The chemical interaction between Alcian blue and the acidic mucopolysaccharides is based on electrostatic interactions between the cationic groups of the dye and the anionic groups of the acidic mucopolysaccharides. The presence of sodium sulfate promotes precipitation of the dyed mucopolysaccharides and facilitates their visualization. Acetic acid is used as a solvent to keep the dye in solution and optimize the staining reaction.
The use of the SAB (Sulfated Alcian Blue) solution kit allows specific and sensitive detection of acidic mucopolysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans in tissue samples. This is particularly useful for the examination of samples derived from cartilage, connective tissue, or mucosa, as these structures are rich in acidic mucopolysaccharides. The stained samples can then be analyzed under the microscope to identify morphological changes or pathological conditions.
Article no.: 11551
Detection of mucopolysaccharides
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UN-Nummer: 1993
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Lagerung: 15 … 25 °C
product information
Components of this kit:
• Alcian blue 1 %, alcoholic, Artikel-Nr.:11524
• Sodium Sulphate 1 %, Artikel-Nr.:11512
• Acetic Acid 99 % (Glacial Acid), Artikel-Nr.:11998
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