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Thionin staining and imaging technique

US5168066A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1991
Grant dateDec 1, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Cellular analysis in accordance with the invention involves staining cellular material with a thionin stain to distinguish the nuclear portion from the cytoplasm, counterstaining, illuminating the thionin-stained cellular material with energy in the infrared spectrum, and imaging the stained cellular material. The analysis can be automated or manual.

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