Ruthenium Red

**Definition:** An inorganic dye used in microscopy for differential staining and as a diagnostic reagent. In research this compound is used to study changes in cytoplasmic concentrations of calcium. Ruthenium red inhibits calcium transport through membrane channels.

**Tree numbers:** - D01.210.837 - D01.625.800 - D01.765.765

**Synonyms:** - Ammoniated Ruthenium Oxychloride