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chromogen

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chro·mo·gen  (krm-jn)
n.
1. Chemistry A substance capable of conversion into a pigment or dye.
2. Biology A strongly pigmented or pigment-generating organelle, organ, or microorganism.
chromo·genic (-jnk) adj.
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Noun1.chromogen - a compound that can be converted to a pigment
stercobilinogen, urobilinogen - a chromogen formed in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin; yields urobilins on oxidation; some is excreted in the feces and some is resorbed and excreted in bile or urine
chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight


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Diamino benzidine was the substrate developed as a chromogen.
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Antibody localization was determined by application of liquid diaminobenzidine substrate chromogen system (DAKO) for 1-5 min until the brown positive staining in control sections was optimal as determined by repeated microscopic examination.
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After blocking with hydrogen peroxide, the tissue sections were labeled with peroxidase-conjugated streptavidin (Biogenex) and aminoethyl carbazole (AEC; Biogenex) was used as a chromogen.
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