Aerospace Medicine Technical Reports

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute


Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-66/26

Title and Subtitle: Problems in aerial application: histochemistry of Weil stain on liver.

Report Date: November 1966

Authors: Clark G.

Abstract: By use of histochemical blocking and extraction procedures, it was possible to show that the cytoplasmic compound to which the Weil stain attaches is a lipid containing a secondary amine. It is suggested that the compound could be further characterized chemically. This material is increased in dieldrin and endrin poisoning and decreased in cold adaptation.

Key Words: liver, cytochemistry, histological techniques, insecticides, poisoning, amines, lipids, biological stains, halogenated hydrocarbons, toxicity, aviation medicine.

No. of Pages: 7

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