Pitfalls in immunocytochemistry with special reference to the specificity problems in the localization of neuropeptides
- 1 February 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Anatomy
- Vol. 175 (2-3) , 363-377
- https://doi.org/10.1002/aja.1001750218
Abstract
In this review, the different types of specificity in immunocytochemistry (ICC) are discussed. Some examples of misinterpretations on the basis of ICC results are given. A strategy is proposed to assess the specificity of antisera and to test them again after purification.Keywords
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