Altman's mitochondrial stain is one try, a well differentiated iron
hematoxylin also gives good results. Good fixation is important and you may
find that a treatment with potassium dichromate helps. Some enzyme methods
will work but you might need fresh frozen tissue?

"Elaine Dooley (by way of Histonet)" wrote:

> Dear Histonetters,
>
> Are there any immunostains or histochemical stains you would recommend for
> staining mitochondria?
>
> Elaine Dooley
> Shands Teaching Hospital
> Gainesville FL

Geoff
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