What Are Some Common Staining Techniques for Albuminous Cells?

Several staining techniques are used in histology to identify and study albuminous cells. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining is commonly used to provide a general view of tissue architecture and cellular details. Hematoxylin stains the nuclei blue, while eosin stains the cytoplasm and extracellular matrix pink. For more specific identification of proteins, immunohistochemistry (IHC) can be employed. IHC uses antibodies specific to the proteins of interest, allowing for precise localization within the cells. Another technique, Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, is used to detect glycogen and glycoproteins in albuminous cells, highlighting the presence of carbohydrate moieties in the proteins.