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. 1978 Jan;80(2):97-105.

Toluidine blue staining on Epon semithin sections: effect of an oil differentiation

J C Stockert, O D Colman
  • PMID: 76280

Toluidine blue staining on Epon semithin sections: effect of an oil differentiation

J C Stockert et al. Microsc Acta. 1978 Jan.

Abstract

Semithin sections from glutaraldehyde-osmium fixed, Epon embedded tissues were stained by alkaline toluidine blue and subjected to prolonged oil treatment. This procedure resulted in progressive bleaching of sections, while a few cell structures remained highly stained. The possible mechanism of this "differentiation" effect induced by the oil treatment is briefly analyzed.

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