Calcofluor白色染色

Calcofluor白色染色

Calcofluor白色染色Calcofluor white is a chemifluorescent blue dye that is nonspecifically used to bind to the beta linked-polysaccharide polymers of amoebic cysts. It functions by being able to bind to 1-3 beta and 1-4 beta polysaccharides on chitin and cellulose that is present in cell walls on fungi, plants, and algae. Due to the speed in examining the cells, the stain was replaced by Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) wet mount, which is quicker. Objectives To stain fungal and parasitic …Read more