A histochemical technique for staining carbohydrates. It is based on PERIODIC ACID oxidation of a substance containing adjacent hydroxyl groups. The resulting aldehydes react with Schiff reagent to form a colored product.
Synonyms: PAS Reaction, Reaction, Periodic Acid-Schiff, Periodic Acid-Schiff Reaction, Reactions, Periodic Acid-Schiff, Periodic Acid Schiff Reaction, Reactions, PAS, Reaction, PAS, Periodic Acid-Schiff Reactions, PAS Reactions
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91(77); was see under HISTOCYTOCHEMISTRY 1979-90; was see under STAINS AND STAINING 1977-78 ,91; was see under HISTOCYTOCHEMISTRY 1979-90; was see under STAINS AND STAINING 1977-78
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D010503