THE HISTOCHEMICAL DETECTION OF ZINC

A histochemical technique specific for zinc was achieved by means of a dithizone complex-forming solution. With this solution, zinc in prostate and stomach sections could be clearly differentiated from other metallic constituents. Dithizone in aqueous-acetone solution alone demonstrated non-specific...

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Published in:The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry 1953-11, Vol.1 (6), p.493-504
Main Authors: MAGER, MILTON, MCNARY, WILLIAM F., JR, LIONETTI, FABIAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dithizone
Humans
Old Medline
Zinc - analysis
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Summary:A histochemical technique specific for zinc was achieved by means of a dithizone complex-forming solution. With this solution, zinc in prostate and stomach sections could be clearly differentiated from other metallic constituents. Dithizone in aqueous-acetone solution alone demonstrated non-specific staining in stomach, prostate, pancreas, and erythrocytes and fat of dog, man, rabbit, and rat. The staining of metals as contrasted with fat concentration of the dye was shown by loss of stain in tissues previously chelated with ethylenediaminetetracetic acid. Staining of phagocytized zinc oxide in macrophages indicated penetration of the cellular membranes by dithizone. Zinc acetate given intravenously to rabbits showed a marked concentration of zinc in the epithelial cells of small and large intestine. This experiment indicated that the intestines, particularly the small intestine, were a possible excretory route for zinc.
ISSN:0022-1554
1551-5044
DOI:10.1177/1.6.493