For the staining of alpha, beta, D- and Exocrine cells of the islets of langerhans.
Stain results:
(Bouin's Fixation without Acetic Acid)
| |
Human Tissue |
| Alpha granules: |
Purple |
| Beta granules: |
Violet Blue |
| D-cell granules: |
Light blue with evident granules |
| Exocrine cells: |
Grayish blue with red granules |
References:
- Maldonado, R. and San Jose, H. Stain Techn., 42:11-13, 1967
- Luna, L.G., (ed.), Manual of Histologic Staining Methods of the AFIP, 3rd edition, McGraw, N.Y. p. 105, c. 1968