Thioflavin S 1%, aqueous, consists of an aqueous base and thioflavin S. In the field of life sciences, it finds application in histology and the study of protein aggregates, especially amyloid plaques, which are associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

The special suitability of this solution lies in its ability to selectively label amyloid plaques and other protein aggregates in tissue sections. In addition, it is suitable for fluorescence microscopy to provide high sensitivity and specific detection of structures.

The chemical mode of operation of thioflavin S is based on its interaction with the β-sheet structures of protein aggregates, resulting in increased fluorescence intensity. This specific binding allows amyloid plaques to be distinguished from other cellular structures.

Advantages over similar products include Thioflavin S's high sensitivity and selectivity in detecting amyloid plaques, as well as its ease of use and direct observation under fluorescence microscopy. This makes Thioflavin S 1 %, aqueous, an effective and reliable solution for the study of protein aggregates in histological specimens.