Optical anisotropy of alcian blue-stained acid glycosaminoglycans

2007 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Luiza S. Mello ◽  
Yara M. Michelacci ◽  
Juan Carlos Stockert ◽  
Benedicto de Campos Vidal
Keyword(s):  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Optical Anisotropy ◽  
Acid Glycosaminoglycans

scholarly journals The quantitative measurement of Alcian Blue–glycosaminoglycan complexes

1973 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
pp. 343-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Whiteman
Keyword(s):  
Complex Formation ◽  
Quantitative Determination ◽  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Quantitative Measurement ◽  
Cationic Dye ◽  
Molecular Binding ◽  
Maximum Precipitation ◽  
Hurler’S Syndrome ◽  
Acid Glycosaminoglycans

1. A simple new quantitative micro method was developed to study the interaction of the cationic dye Alcian Blue 8GX and acid glycosaminoglycans under different conditions. After washing with ethanol the precipitated Alcian Blue–glycosaminoglycan complex was dissociated in Manoxol IB solution and the amount of bound dye measured spectrophotometrically. 2. Reaction profiles of complex-formation were determined in the presence of different concentrations of MgCl2 at pH5.8, and could be used to study the critical electrolyte concentrations of glycosaminoglycans. At least 50mm-MgCl2 was required to produce maximum precipitation of, and maximum uptake of, Alcian Blue by standard glycosaminoglycans. Maximum uptake of Alcian Blue by glycosaminoglycans in the urine of a patient with Hurler's syndrome required the presence of 25–50mm-MgCl2. 3. Under standard conditions of maximum interaction, calibration curves for the quantitative determination of a series of standard glycosaminoglycans in 20μl volumes were nearly linear over the range 1–10μg. 4. The technique was used to determine the molecular binding ratios of Alcian Blue to glycosaminoglycans under controlled conditions.

Cytochemical Specializations on the Luminal Surface of Blood Vessels in the Developing Rat Central Nervous System

1975 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 462-463
Author(s):  
R. S. Hannah ◽  
T. H. Rosenquist
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Luminal Surface ◽  
High Voltage Electron Microscopy ◽  
Voltage Electron ◽  
Concentration Method ◽  
Endothelial Surface ◽  
Cacodylate Buffer

Developing blood vessels in the rat central nervous system exhibit several unusual luminal features. Hannah (1975) used high voltage electron microscopy to demonstrate numerous ridges of endothelium, some near junctional complexes. The ridges produced troughs (which may appear as depressions) in the endothelial surface. In some areas ridges extended over the troughs, removing them from direct contact with the luminal surface. At no time were the troughs observed to penetrate the basal laminae. Fingerlike projections also extended into the lumina.To determine whether any chemical specializations accompanied the unusual morphological features of the luminal surface, we added 0.1% Alcian blue (Behnke and Zelander, 1970) to the 3% glutaraldehyde perfusate (cacodylate buffer, pH 7.4). After Alcian blue had reacted with the luminal glycocalyces, the dye was dissociated with MgCl2 via critical electrolyte concentration method of Scott and Dorling (1965). When these methods are applied together, it is possible to differentiate mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans or GAG) with the electron microscope.

Scattering Rings in Birefringent Porous Silicon

2003 ◽  
Vol 762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio J. Oton ◽  
Zeno Gaburro ◽  
Mher Ghulinyan ◽  
Nicola Daldosso ◽  
Lucio Pancheri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Porous Silicon ◽  
Direct Measurement ◽  
Optical Anisotropy ◽  
Oblique Incidence ◽  
Laser Light ◽  
Anisotropic Scattering ◽  
Scattering Measurements

AbstractWe report the observation of strongly anisotropic scattering of laser light at oblique incidence on (100)-oriented porous silicon layers. We performed angle-resolved light scattering measurements and three concentric rings were observed. Modeling porous silicon by means of nanometric columnar air pores and an effective anisotropic uniaxial dielectric constant explains the observed phenomenon, and besides, the observation of the angle aperture of these rings allows a direct measurement of relative birefringence. We finally study the changes of optical anisotropy after different modifications of the structure.

Effects of Giant Optical Anisotropy in R-plane GaN/AlGaN Quantum Wells by Valence Band Mixing

PIERS Online ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 562-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Nan Chen ◽  
Kao-Feng Yarn ◽  
Win Jet Luo ◽  
Jih-Chen Chiang ◽  
Ikai Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Wells ◽  
Valence Band ◽  
Optical Anisotropy ◽  
Band Mixing ◽  
Valence Band Mixing

RESULTS OF POLARIZED LIGHT USE FOR STUDY OF STRESS-STRAIN STATE OF CORNEA IN PATHOLOGY OF EXTRAOCULAR MUSCLES

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
Nataliia Mykhailivna Kovtun ◽  
Ihor Volodymyrovych Kaplin
Keyword(s):  
Interference Pattern ◽  
Optical Anisotropy ◽  
Extraocular Muscle ◽  
Strain State ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Attachment Site ◽  
Rectus Muscle ◽  
Extraocular Muscles ◽  
Asymmetric Distortion ◽  
Interference Picture

The parameters of interference patterns observed on the cornea in a polarized light in pathology of extraocular muscles were quantitatively evaluated. A study of the shape of 147 interference patterns observed on the cornea in a polarized light showed that the horizontal deviation of an eye in 56 % of cases was caused by the displacement of the attachment of the upper rectus muscle towards the inner rectus muscle. During illumination of the cornea of a live eye with polarized light, a specific interference pattern in the form of a rhombus formed by rainbow stripes (isochromes) is observed. It is established that such an interference pattern is the result of the influence of extraocular muscles on the cornea. The findings showed that the weakening of the force of one of muscles leads to asymmetric distortion of the shape of the interference rhombus, which is manifested with a reduced length of the corresponding section of the diagonal. On the contrary, as the force of the muscle increases, the corresponding section of the diagonal enhances. The displacement of the attachment site of direct extraocular muscle along the line of action is equivalent to a change in effort on its part, indicated appropriately by the shape of the interference rhombus. As the muscle moves away from the line of action, the angle of the interference rhombus is shifted away from the corresponding meridian. Key words: polarized light, optical anisotropy, cornea, extra−ocular muscles, interference picture.

scholarly journals Intra-Cystic (In Situ) Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: A Clinico-Pathological Study of 14 Cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1157
Author(s):  
Saverio Capodiferro ◽  
Giuseppe Ingravallo ◽  
Luisa Limongelli ◽  
Mauro Mastropasqua ◽  
Angela Tempesta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcian Blue ◽  
Tumor Invasion ◽  
Conservative Surgery ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Mucin Production ◽  
Cystic Component ◽  
Early Growth Phase ◽  
Hematoxylin Eosin

Aims: To report on the clinico-pathological features of a series of 14 intra-oral mucoepidermoid carcinomas showing exclusive intra-cystic growth. Materials and methods: All mucoepidermoid carcinomas diagnosed in the period 1990–2012 were retrieved; the original histological preparations were reviewed to confirm the diagnosis and from selected cases, showing exclusive intra-cystic neoplastic components, additional sections were cut at three subsequent 200 m intervals and stained with Hematoxylin–Eosin, PAS, Mucicarmine and Alcian Blue, to possibly identify tumor invasion of the adjacent tissues, which could have been overlooked in the original histological preparations. Additionally, pertinent findings collected from the clinical charts and follow-up data were analyzed. Results: We identified 14 intraoral mucoepidermoid carcinomas treated by conservative surgery and with a minimum follow up of five years. The neoplasms were located in the hard palate (nine cases), the soft palate (two), the cheek (two) and the retromolar trigone (one). In all instances, histological examination revealed the presence of a single cystic space, containing clusters of columnar, intermediate, epidermoid, clear and mucous-producing cells, the latter exhibiting distinct intra-cytoplasmic mucin production, as confirmed by PAS, Mucicarmine and Alcian Blue stains. The cysts were entirely circumscribed by fibrous connective tissue, and no solid areas or infiltrating tumor cell clusters were detected. Conservative surgical resection was performed in all cases, and no recurrences or nodal metastases were observed during follow up. Conclusions: Mucoepidermoid carcinomas showing prominent (>20%) intra-cystic proliferation currently are considered low-grade tumors. In addition, we also unveil the possibility that mucoepidermoid carcinomas, at least in their early growth phase, may display an exclusive intra-cystic component and might be considered as in situ carcinomas, unable to infiltrate adjacent tissues and metastasize.

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