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What is the main purpose of immunohistochemistry (IHC)?
To selectively identify antigens in cells of a tissue section
What is the main difference between immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry?
Immunofluorescence uses fluorescent labeled antibodies, while immunohistochemistry uses color-producing material
What is the difference between direct and indirect IHC methods?
Direct IHC uses directly labeled primary antibody, while indirect IHC uses labeled secondary antibody
What is the antigen in the context of immunohistochemistry?
The protein synthesized inside the cell
How are tissue sections observed in immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry?
Immunofluorescence sections are observed with fluorescent or confocal microscopes, while IHC sections can be observed by light microscope
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