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. 1979 Jul;11(4):447-55.
doi: 10.1007/BF01002772.

Picrosirius staining plus polarization microscopy, a specific method for collagen detection in tissue sections

L C Junqueira, G Bignolas, R R Brentani

Picrosirius staining plus polarization microscopy, a specific method for collagen detection in tissue sections

L C Junqueira et al. Histochem J. 1979 Jul.

Abstract

Sirius Red, a strong anionic dye, stains collagen by reacting, via its sulphonic acid groups, with basic groups present in the collagen molecule. The elongated dye molecules are attached to the collagen fibre in such a way that their long axes are parallel. This parallel relationship between dye and collagen results in an enhanced birefringency. Examination of tissue sections from 15 species of vertebrates suggests that staining with Sirius Red, when combined with enhancement of birefringency, may be considered specific for collagen. An improved and modified method of staining with Sirius Red is presented.

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