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Immunohistochemistry

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Immunohistochemistry Definition

An assay that shows specific antigens by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes. In these techniques an antibody is used to link a cellular antigen specifically to a stain that can be more readily seen with a microscope. Detection of antigens in tissues is known as immunohistochemistry, while detection in cultured cells is generally termed immunocytochemistry.

Immunohistochemistry Synonyms

Immunohistochemistry, Cell/Tissue, Immunohistochemistry

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