How are Dopamine Transporters Studied in Histology?
In histological studies, DAT is often examined using techniques such as immunohistochemistry, which involves the use of antibodies to detect DAT in tissue sections. Fluorescent labeling and confocal microscopy can provide high-resolution images of DAT localization. Autoradiography using radiolabeled ligands specific to DAT can also be employed to study its distribution and density in various brain regions.
