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Synaptophysin Staining Method

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Synaptophysin Staining Method Definition

This is an immunohistochemical technique utilizing antibody to synaptophysin, an integral membrane glycoprotein present in presynaptic vesicles in neurons. The antibody labels neuroendocrine cells and neurons of the brain, spinal cord and retina. Used to detect neuroendrocrine neoplasms including neuroblastomas, ganglioneuroblastomas, ganglioneuromas, pheochromocytomas, chromaffin, and non-chromaffin paragangliomas.

Synaptophysin Staining Method Synonyms

Synaptophysin Staining Method, SYNP, Synaptophysin

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