Immunocytochemistry
Sign in to savethumb|Immunocytochemistry labels individual proteins within cells, such as Tyrosine hydroxylase|TH (green) in the [[axons of sympathetic autonomic neurons.]]
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It is catalogued under topics including Histology, Immunologic tests and Laboratory techniques.
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- Immuno''cyto''chemistry vs. immuno''histo''chemistry
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thumb|Immunocytochemistry labels individual proteins within cells, such as Tyrosine hydroxylase|TH (green) in the [[axons of sympathetic autonomic neurons.]]
Immunocytochemistry (ICC) is a common laboratory technique that is used to anatomically visualize the localization of a specific protein or antigen in cells by use of a specific primary antibody that binds to it. The primary antibody allows visualization of the protein under a fluorescence microscope when it is bound by a secondary antibody that has a conjugated fluorophore. ICC allows researchers to evaluate whether or not cells in a particular sample express the antigen in question. In cases where an immunopositive signal is found, ICC also allows researchers to determine which sub-cellular compartments are expressing the antigen.
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