The Use of Combined Immunohistochemical Labeling and In Situ Hybridization to Colocalize mRNA and Protein in Tissue Sections

Malcolm D. Smith, Michael Ahern, Mark Coleman

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Abstract

This chapter explores the combination of a nonradioactive in situ hybridization technique to detect mRNA with an imunnohistochemical labeling technique for use in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, or frozen tissue sections. This technique allows the combination of detecting mRNA by in situ hybridization with immunohistochemical detection of a protein product or a cell surface marker without using any radioactive procedures. This technique is ideal for use on tissue sections when the aim is to identify which cells are producing a secreted protein product, such as a cytokine.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIn Situ Hybridization Protocols
EditorsI.A. Darby, T.D. Hewitson
PublisherHumana Press
Pages235-245
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9781597450072
ISBN (Print)9781588294029
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology™
Volume326
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

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