What Techniques are Used to Study Cytokine Genes in Histology?
Several techniques are employed to study cytokine genes in the context of Histology:
Immunohistochemistry (IHC): This technique uses antibodies to detect specific cytokines in tissue sections. In Situ Hybridization (ISH): This technique detects specific nucleic acid sequences within tissue sections, allowing for the localization of cytokine gene expression. Quantitative PCR (qPCR): This method quantifies the expression levels of cytokine genes in tissue samples. Western Blotting: This technique detects specific proteins, including cytokines, in tissue extracts.
