Various techniques are employed to study growth factors in histology:
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): This technique uses antibodies to detect specific growth factors within tissue sections. - In Situ Hybridization (ISH): Used to locate specific nucleic acid sequences within tissue sections, providing information on the expression of growth factor genes. - Western Blotting: Helps in identifying and quantifying growth factors in tissue samples. - Cell Culture: Allows for the study of growth factor effects on isolated cells in a controlled environment.
