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MeSH Heading: Alcian Blue
Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.473.050
Unique ID: D000423
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000423
Scope Note: A copper-containing dye used as a gelling agent for lubricants, for staining of bacteria and for the dyeing of histiocytes and fibroblasts in vivo.
Entry Term(s): Alcian Blue 8GS; Alcian Blue 8GX
Pharm Action: Coloring Agents
Related Numbers: 12040-44-7
CAS Type 1 Name: Alcian Blue
Previous Indexing: Indoles (1973-1974); Onium Compounds (1974)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under INDOLES 1975-90
History Note: 91(75); was see under INDOLES 1975-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/19
Revision Date: 2016/05/27

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