We also use sirrus red with polyerized light to show the collagen fibers.
Patsy Ruegg 

		-----Original Message-----
		From:	P. Emry [mailto:emry@u.washington.edu]
		Sent:	Tuesday, June 12, 2001 7:17 PM
		To:	HistoNet@pathology.swmed.edu
		Subject:	collagen

		Hi,

		I want to look at the orientation of collegen, not to
differentiat between
		types.  Please recommend a stain that will help me to do
this.

		Thank you,

		Trisha Emry
		Ortho Resch Lab