A New Staining Method for Visualization of Keratin Filaments in Hair Fiber Cross Sections

    January 1991 in “ Acta Dermato Venereologica ”
    B Forslind, Mariam Andersson
    TLDR A new method effectively visualizes keratin in hair without harsh chemicals.
    The document described a novel staining method developed in 1991 for visualizing keratin filaments in hair fiber cross sections. This method was distinct from previous techniques as it did not require the use of OsO4 fixation or sulfur bond breaking agents, yet it still achieved high contrast in sections thicker than 60 nm.
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