Cells of anterior pituitary gland

Cell Type

Examples

Staining

Acidophils

1. Somatotrophs: GH

2. Lactotrophs: Prolactin

Pink/Red

Basophils

1. Corticotrophs: ACTH

2. Thyrotrophs: TSH

3. Gonadotrophs: LH & FSH

Blue/Purple

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