What Techniques are Used to Study Endothelial Cell Morphology?
Several histological techniques are employed to study endothelial cells:
- Light Microscopy: Provides an overview of cell shape and organization within tissues. - Electron Microscopy: Allows for high-resolution imaging of cellular structures such as Weibel-Palade bodies. - Immunohistochemistry: Uses antibodies to detect specific proteins within endothelial cells, helping to identify functional states and pathological changes. - Fluorescence Microscopy: Enables the visualization of specific molecules within endothelial cells using fluorescent tags.
