How Can Histological Techniques Aid in Diagnosing Protein Metabolism Disorders?
Histological techniques, including light microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy, are invaluable tools for diagnosing protein metabolism disorders. These methods can visualize cellular and tissue changes, detect specific protein accumulations, and identify characteristic morphological features. For instance, immunohistochemistry can be used to detect specific enzyme deficiencies by staining for enzyme activity or the presence of abnormal proteins.
