What Stains are Used to Identify Chromaffin Cells?
Chromaffin cells can be identified using several histochemical stains. The most common is the chromaffin reaction, where cells turn brown upon exposure to chromium salts. Other stains include potassium dichromate and osmium tetroxide. Immunohistochemical techniques can also be used to identify chromaffin cells by targeting specific markers like tyrosine hydroxylase and chromogranin A.
