hematoxylin

A derivative of Haemotoxylon campechianum (logwood). Uses: - used for nuclear, chromosomal & muscle striation stains & counterstains in histology - commonly used in hematoxylin & eosin (H&E) stain Characteristics: - stains basic or anionic tissue blue - staining depends on its oxidation to hematein & mordanting with chrome & iron alums

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999