
Beta Gal is used to stain aging or senescent cells. This stain can be used in any tissue or cell type. Often used on frozen tissue.
Results: Will stain sites where the Beta Galactosidase enzyme is active (senescent or aging cells) blue green. If nuclear fast red counter stain is used, will stain nuclei pink.

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Beta Gal is used to stain aging or senescent cells. This stain can be used in any tissue or cell type. Often used on frozen tissue.
Results: Will stain sites where the Beta Galactosidase enzyme is active (senescent or aging cells) blue green. If nuclear fast red counter stain is used, will stain nuclei pink.


Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Shared research facility offering instruments, services and expertise.
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