How is Endothelial Activation Studied in Histology?
Histological studies of endothelial activation often involve: - Immunohistochemistry: To detect the expression of activation markers like ICAM-1, VCAM-1, and E-selectin. - Electron microscopy: To observe ultrastructural changes in endothelial cells. - In situ hybridization: To localize mRNA expression of specific genes involved in activation. - Fluorescence microscopy: To visualize changes in cell permeability and junctional proteins.