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What are chromogens?
Posted May 8, 2024
Antibodies and Proteomics Bioconjugation Chemical ReagentsAntibody and Protein LabelingImmunohistochemistry (IHC)
Answer

A chromogen is a colorless substance that can be converted into a colored compound through a chemical reaction (e.g. enzymatic reaction). 

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