Thionin staining and imaging technique
US5168066A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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