Cresyl violet stain

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The cresyl violet stain is a common stain used in histology. It is used to find Helicobacter pylori.[1]

Intestinal mucins also take up the stain although not as strongly as campylobacter-like organisms. [2] This dye can also be used in the staining of brain sections in histology. It is used to demonstrate Nissl substance, neurons and cell nuclei. In this role it is also often used as a counterstain to Luxol Fast Blue.


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  1. ^ Goggin N, Rowland M, Imrie C, Walsh D, Clyne M, Drumm B (1998). "Effect of Helicobacter pylori eradication on the natural history of duodenal ulcer disease". Arch. Dis. Child. 79 (6): 502–5. PMID 10210995. 
  2. ^ Burnett RA, Brown IL, Findlay J (1987). "Cresyl fast violet staining method for Campylobacter like organisms". J. Clin. Pathol. 40 (3): 353. PMID 2435763.  Free Full Text.

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