Can histological techniques be used to monitor drug efficacy?
Yes, histological techniques are crucial for monitoring drug efficacy. By comparing tissue samples before and after treatment, histologists can assess whether a drug effectively mitigates damage or restores normal cellular architecture. For instance, in cancer therapy, histological analysis of tumor biopsies can reveal whether a chemotherapeutic agent induces apoptosis in cancer cells. In the case of antifibrotic drugs, histological examination can determine the extent of fibrosis reduction in affected tissues.
