RRC ID 1309
Author Furuya T, Ikemoto K, Kawauchi S, Oga A, Tsunoda S, Hirano T, Sasaki K.
Title A novel technology allowing immunohistochemical staining of a tissue section with 50 different antibodies in a single experiment.
Journal J Histochem Cytochem
Abstract Immunohistochemical (IHC) examination is frequently necessary for a histological differential diagnosis of tumors. To simplify IHC examination, we have developed a novel device called a "multiplex-immunostain chip (MI chip)." The chip is a panel of antibodies contained in a silicon rubber plate that consists of 50 2-mm-diameter wells. A tissue section slide is placed on the plate and is fastened tightly with a specially designed clamp. The plate with the slide is then turned upside down, which applies the antibodies to the section. This technology allows IHC staining of a tissue section with 50 different antibodies in a single experiment, reducing the time, effort, and expense of IHC analysis. In addition, it enables pathologists to compare expression of multiple antigens on a tissue section simply by changing microscopic fields on a single slide. These features are unique to the MI chip technology. The method requires no expensive instruments. This device can be used in various applications in differential diagnosis of tumors and the field of cell biology.
Volume 52(2)
Pages 205-10
Published 2004-2-1
DOI 10.1177/002215540405200208
PMID 14729872
MeSH Adenocarcinoma / pathology Antibodies* Cell Line, Tumor Humans Immunohistochemistry / methods* Leukocyte Common Antigens / immunology Lung Neoplasms / pathology Lymphoma / pathology Neoplasms / pathology* Stomach Neoplasms / pathology
IF 2.187
Times Cited 22
WOS Category CELL BIOLOGY
Resource
Human and Animal Cells PC-14(RCB0446)