[Histonet] Some questions about mucins

[Monfils, Paul]

"Leuco dyes" is a general term for any colorless compounds resulting from
hydrogen reduction of a colored dye molecule.  The term still has its place
in dye chemistry, though I seldom hear it used in histological circles.  The
term "leucofuchsin" more specifically describes Schiff Reagent, since this
leuco dye results from hydrogen reduction of fuchsin, which is the chromogen
in Schiff Reagent.

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> Dear All
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> I have been looking through some books and papers prior to giving a
> tutorial to my colleagues about carbohydrates and mucins. 2 questions
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> Leucodye
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> I seem to recall in the dim and distant past this term was used for
> Schiff's reagent. Is this term still applicable?
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> Alcian Blue mechanism
> I am aware that the binding of alcian blue and acid mucins is permanent
> but does anyone know the exact mechanism?
>  
> Thanks in advance
>  
> David
> 
> David Muskett 
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