Elastin stain (Verhoeff's-van Gieson)

Elastin stains, such as Verhoeff’s-van Gieson, are used to specifically reveal elastic fibers and sheets. The specificity of the stain is due to the unique chemical properties of elastin, a major protein component of elastic fibers and sheets and results in a black or brown-colored stain. Elastin stains clearly distinguish elastic fibers from collagen fibers, both of which stain with eosin. Connective tissue, 400x (l); Muscular artery, 200x (r)

Elastin stains, such as Verhoeff’s-van Gieson, are used to specifically reveal elastic fibers and sheets. The specificity of the stain is due to the unique chemical properties of elastin, a major protein component of elastic fibers and sheets and results in a black or brown-colored stain. Elastin stains clearly distinguish elastic fibers from collagen fibers, both of which stain with eosin. Connective tissue, 400x (l); Muscular artery, 200x (r)

Elastin stains, such as Verhoeff’s-van Gieson, are used to specifically reveal elastic fibers and sheets. The specificity of the stain is due to the unique chemical properties of elastin, a major protein component of elastic fibers and sheets and results in a black or brown-colored stain. Elastin stains clearly distinguish elastic fibers from collagen fibers, both of which stain with eosin. Connective tissue, 400x (l); Muscular artery, 200x (r)