How can I specifically stain only the chitin present in the phrarynx and eggshells of C. elegans? Is it possible with congo red or calcofluor-white?

05 May 2016 0 1K Report

Calcofluor-white is known to stain beta 1-4 glycosidic bonds of cellulose and chitin. I want to visualize the chitin rich organs in C. elegans.

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