What Techniques are Used to Study Cell Proliferation?
Several techniques are employed in histology to study cell proliferation:
BrdU Incorporation: Bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) is incorporated into newly synthesized DNA, allowing for the detection of proliferating cells. Ki-67 Staining: The Ki-67 protein is expressed in actively dividing cells and can be detected using immunohistochemistry. Flow Cytometry: This technique measures the DNA content of cells to determine the proportion of cells in different phases of the cell cycle.
