A Histochemical Test for Citrulline: Adaptation of the Carbamido Diacetyl Reaction to Histologic Sections with Positive Results in Pilomatrixomas (Calcifying Epitheliomas)

    February 1968 in “ Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry ”
    Elizabeth J. Holmes
    Studysummary This study reports that citrulline, uniquely found in the inner root sheath of hair follicles, can be specifically detected with the carbamido diacetyl reaction, resulting in a bright orange color.
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