AG105
Black Gold II Myelin Staining Kit
Synonym(s):
Myelin stain kit
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UNSPSC Code:
12161503
eCl@ss:
32161000
NACRES:
NA.41
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BLACK-GOLD
technique(s)
immunohistochemistry: suitable
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General description
Black-Gold II is an aurohalophosphate complex which stains specifically for myelin within the central nervous system. Black-Gold II staining provides high resolution, high contrast, a short histochemical processing time, and high reproducibility. Black-Gold II is a new and improved version of its predecessor, Black-Gold (Cat # AG390). The advantages of Millipore’s Black-Gold II Myelin Staining Kit over Black Gold I are that it is more readily soluble, can be utilized at a higher concentration, produces a more uniform and consistent staining, takes less time to stain, and does not require post-staining intensification procedures.
The use of Black-Gold II is tailored to studies using formalin-fixed, non-solvent processed tissue. The technique stains large myelinated tracts dark red-brown, while the individual myelinated fibers appear black. This novel tracer can be used to localize both normal and pathological myelin. Black-Gold II can demonstrate and characterize specific myelin changes associated with exposure to diverse neurotoxicants including kainic acid, methamphetamine, acrylamide, domoic acid, 3-nitropropionic acid, Fluoro-Gold and isoniazid.
The Black-Gold II Myelin Staining Kit also comes with sodium thiosulfate and cresyl violet. The sodium thiosulfate solution is required for extracting excess Black-Gold II stain. Whereas the cresyl violet is a Nissl stain that colors cell bodies a brilliant bluish hue and is used as a counter stain with Black-Gold II.
Black Gold II Purity: No detectable amount of uncomplexed gold was found.
Black Gold II Illumination: Bright field or dark field.
Black Gold II Solubility: Freely soluble in water, saline, or dilute acids.
The use of Black-Gold II is tailored to studies using formalin-fixed, non-solvent processed tissue. The technique stains large myelinated tracts dark red-brown, while the individual myelinated fibers appear black. This novel tracer can be used to localize both normal and pathological myelin. Black-Gold II can demonstrate and characterize specific myelin changes associated with exposure to diverse neurotoxicants including kainic acid, methamphetamine, acrylamide, domoic acid, 3-nitropropionic acid, Fluoro-Gold and isoniazid.
The Black-Gold II Myelin Staining Kit also comes with sodium thiosulfate and cresyl violet. The sodium thiosulfate solution is required for extracting excess Black-Gold II stain. Whereas the cresyl violet is a Nissl stain that colors cell bodies a brilliant bluish hue and is used as a counter stain with Black-Gold II.
Black Gold II Purity: No detectable amount of uncomplexed gold was found.
Black Gold II Illumination: Bright field or dark field.
Black Gold II Solubility: Freely soluble in water, saline, or dilute acids.
Components
Black-Gold II: 150mg dry powder, yellow in color.
Cresyl Violet Stain: 150mg dry powder, purplish-black in color.
5% Sodium Thiosulfate: 10ml
Cresyl Violet Stain: 150mg dry powder, purplish-black in color.
5% Sodium Thiosulfate: 10ml
Physical form
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Storage and Stability
The kit can be stored at room temperature. Ideally, the Black-Gold II powder should be kept in a desiccator, because of its hygroscopic nature. The dry powder, if unopened and stored properly, is useable for up to one year from date of receipt. Once resuspended the Black-Gold II staining solution should be stored in the dark at 4°C and is good for up to 3 months.
TOXICITY: Although the compound appears to be of low toxicity, it has not been extensively evaluated and therefore routine laboratory caution should be exercised. Not intended for human consumption.
TOXICITY: Although the compound appears to be of low toxicity, it has not been extensively evaluated and therefore routine laboratory caution should be exercised. Not intended for human consumption.
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Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
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