Methods of Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence: Converting Invisible to Visible

Methods Mol Biol. 2016:1458:1-12. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3801-8_1.

Abstract

Observing changes in pathophysiological tissue samples often relies on immunohistochemical or immunofluorescence analysis. These techniques show target microanatomy by visualizing marker molecules on cells and their microenvironment. Here, we describe the "pros and cons" in each method, along with alternative procedures and the suggested imaging equipment.

Keywords: Autofluorescence; Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues; Immunofluorescence; Immunohistochemistry; Zinc fixation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique / methods*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry / methods*