抄録
An improved modification upon Ivic's method (1959) for differentially staining A- and B-cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans is described. In accordance with usual procedure, pancreas tissue is fixed in Bouin's fluid, washed in 70% alcohol, and then dehydrated and embedded in paraffin. After being mordanted in Bouin's fluid containing 3-5% chrome alum for 24hr or more at 37°C, sections are moderately oxidated in an equal mixture of 0.3% potassium permanganate and 0.3% sulphric acid for 3-5min.
As proposed by Ivic, a Victoria blue solution is then used to exclusively stain the B-cells blue. In this case, however, the solution is allowed to ripen for at least 10 days after mixing before use. A-cells are then stained deep red with a 0.5% aqueous solution of phloxine for 30-120sec. without any differentiation. After treatment with a 5% aqueous solution of phosphotungstic acid for 1-2min, sections are stained in 0.5% aqueous solution of light green for 1-2min in order that the collagenous elements obtain a green color.
This modified method produces a good differential staining of A- and B-cells more easily and more consistently than does Ivic's original method.
