What Techniques are Used to Study HLAs in Histology?
Several techniques are employed to study HLAs in a histological context:
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): This technique uses antibodies specific to HLA molecules to visualize their expression in tissue sections. - Flow Cytometry: Used to analyze the expression of HLAs on the surface of cells. - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Enables the amplification and identification of specific HLA genes. - Western Blotting: Helps in detecting HLA proteins in tissue samples.
