What are the Applications of SDH Staining in Histology?
SDH staining has several important applications in histology, including:
Muscle Biopsy Analysis: Differentiating between types I and II muscle fibers based on their oxidative capacities. Mitochondrial Disorders: Identifying abnormalities in mitochondrial function. Cancer Research: Studying tumor metabolism and identifying cancerous tissues with altered mitochondrial function. Neuropathology: Investigating metabolic activity in nervous tissue, which can be critical for diagnosing certain neurodegenerative diseases.
