Introduction to Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
ER +ve
A
Oestrogen receptor positive - cancer cell grows in response to oestrogen
- treatment = SERM (selective oestrogen reuptake modulator)
- Tamoxifen
2
Q
HER 2 receptor +ve
A
Human epidermal growth factor receptor - promotes the growth of cancer cells
- treatment = herceptin
- blocks the ability of cancer cells to receive chemical signals from her 2
3
Q
Formalin
A
Fixative
- inactivates tissue enzymes
- denatures proteins
- prevent bacterial growth
- hardens tissues
4
Q
Haematoxylin
A
Stains nuclei purple
5
Q
Eosin
A
Stains cytoplasm pink
6
Q
Actin
A
Identify smooth-muscle cells
