What Techniques are Used to Study ECM in Histology?
Several techniques are used to study the ECM in histology: - Histochemical Staining: Methods such as Masson's Trichrome and Alcian Blue specifically stain ECM components. - Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Uses antibodies to detect specific ECM proteins. - Electron Microscopy: Provides detailed images of the ECM's ultrastructure. - Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): Measures the mechanical properties of the ECM.
