Immunohistochemistry Flashcards
1
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What is immunihistochemistry
A
Thé localisation of antigens or proteins in tissue sections by the use of labelled antibodies as reagents through antigen antibody interactions that can be visualised by a marker such as a fluorescent dye
2
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What is an antigen
A
A molecule capable of inducing an immune response
3
Q
What is an antibody
A
A y shaped glycoprotein capable of binding with high specificity to an antigen
4
Q
What is an immunoglobulin
A
A specialised lymphocyte known as a B cell
5
Q
What are the 5 different immunoglobulin isotopes
A
IgA
IgD
IgE
IgG
IgM
6
Q
What is a monoclonal antibody
A
Antibodies secreted by a clone of plasma cells
7
Q
What is a carcinoma
A
A mass of malignant epithelial cells
