What are Some Commonly Used Antibodies and Markers?
Some commonly used antibodies and markers in IHC include: - Cytokeratins: Used to identify epithelial cells. - Vimentin: Marks mesenchymal cells, useful in distinguishing sarcomas. - CD markers: Cluster of differentiation markers, used for identifying different types of leukocytes. - Hormone Receptors: Such as estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR), important in breast cancer diagnosis.
