Peptide-based agents are utilized in several ways within histology:
- Labeling and Staining: Peptides can be conjugated with fluorescent dyes or other markers to visualize specific cellular components under a microscope. - Targeting Molecules: Peptides can be designed to bind specific targets, such as cancer cells or pathogens, which aids in their identification and study. - Therapeutic Applications: Some peptides have therapeutic properties and can be used to modulate biological processes or deliver drugs to specific sites within tissues.
