alcian blue stain

What are the Advantages and Limitations of Alcian Blue Staining?

Alcian Blue has several advantages:
High specificity for acidic mucosubstances.
Versatility in staining at different pH levels.
Compatibility with other staining techniques for multi-staining protocols.
However, there are also some limitations:
Requires careful pH adjustment for specific staining.
Can sometimes stain non-targeted molecules, leading to background staining.
Needs proper fixation to prevent loss of mucosubstances.

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