Protocol used to for immunohistochemistry on paraffin-embedded sections. Based on use of microwave energy to effect antigen retrieval. The immunohistochemistry procedure, is for use of Biomeda's HistoScan kit based on a streptavidin-peroxidase/biotinylated second antibody detection system with 3-amino, 9-ethylcarbazole (AEC) as chromogen. Undoubtedly, other kits or home-made reagents will also work . - [Read Antigen Retrieval for Immunohistochemistry with Paraffin-Embedded Tissues Protocol]
Protocol for blocking of unwanted non-specific staining. Includes: Blocking of endogenous enzymes; Blocking of endogenous fluorochromes; Blocking endogenous biotin; Blocking of endogenous Fc blocking; Blocking of crossreactive antigens in the tissue. - [Read Blocking of Unwanted Non-Specific Staining Protocol]
Blocking of unwanted non-specific staining in Immunofluorescence. Blocking of endogenous enzymes, Blocking of endogenous fluorochromes, Blocking endogenous biotin , Blocking of endogenous Fc blocking, Blocking of crossreactive antigens in the tissue. Cattoretti. Columbia University - [Read Blocking of unwanted non-specific staining in Immunofluorescence.]
Protocol for detection of mRNAs on cryosections of the cardiovascular system using DIG-labeled RNA probes. Protocol was optimized from a protocol using 35S-labeled RNA probes. It allows to detect the expression of low abundant mRNAs in the cardiovascular system, e.g. of the proinflammatory cytokine GM-CSF in normal human coronary arteries, and of IL6 and gp130 in human failing hearts. The protocol can be combined with immunohistochemistry. - [Read Detection of mRNAs on Cryosections of the Cardiovascular System Using DIG-Labeled RNA Probes]
Protocol for double immunofluorescence staining for BCL-6. Any type of tissue is suitable for this technique, as long as the antigenicity for your antigen(s) is preserved. Includes: unfixed or acetone-fixed specimens; dewaxed, antigen retrieved slides. - [Read Double Immunofluorescence Staining for BCL-6 Protocol]
Protocol for immunohistochemistry on fixed, paraffin-embedded sections. This method is widely used and applies to the detection of the overwhelming majority of antigens, with few exceptions for which enzymatic retrieval is required. The method uses a strong chelating agent, EDTA. Includes: Double indirect AP; AP Developing solution; Indirect immunohistochemistry with avidin-biotin and HRP; HRP Developing solution. - [Read Immunohistochemistry on Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded Sections Protocol]
Protocol describes the application of peroxidase or alkaline phosphatase conjugates in the immunohistochemical labeling of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections. Includes: Removal of Paraffin and Rehydration; Antigen Retrieval - Unmasking of Antigen; Enzyme retrieval; Microwave retrieval; Inactivation of Endogenous Peroxidase; etc.. - [Read Immunohistochemistry Protocol]
Indirect method measuring immunofluorescence coupled to second antibody. Best for membrane antigens in addition to intra- and extracellular antigens, may be applied to frozen tissue sections, to cells in suspension, and to cells attached to glass slides or coverslips. Tadashi Tai~Head, Department of Tumor Immunology, The Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan - [Read Immunohistochemistry using Anti-Ganglioside Antibodies]