Alpha Amylase Solution (1%)
This a-Amylase reagent acts on glycogen to break it into smaller sugars that are then washed off the tissue section allowing visual comparison of digested and undigested slides. This reagent is usually used within a PAS staining procedure.
PAS Positive Material: Magenta
Nuclei: Blue
Glycogen: Removed
Kit Contents (Cat# PAD-1)
Additional Kit Reagents Sold Separately
Alpha-Amylase Solution (1%)
Periodic Acid Solution
Schiff's Solution
Hematoxylin, Mayer's
Bluing Reagent