Academic Press Handbook of Immunohistochemistry and ISH

Expand your understanding of molecular genetics with this comprehensive handbook from Academic Press. This text focuses on the critical methods used to identify and classify cell types within human carcinomas, specifically targeting lung and breast carcinomas. While classical histology relies on the appearance of tissues through fixing, processing, and staining under a light microscope, this guide explores how immunohistochemistry enhances these traditional methods. By using specific antibodies to stain particular molecular species in situ, researchers can identify a much wider range of cell types than traditional histology allows. This is especially helpful when studying the immune system and scattered hormone-secreting cells in the endocrine system. This resource serves as a detailed guide for professionals working in medical research and pathology, providing the necessary context for modern molecular genetics and advanced staining techniques in the study of human cancers.