Glossary

Immunohistochemistry

Immunohistochemistry

Immunhistochemie

Immunohistochemistry is a laboratory technique used to make certain proteins visible in tissue samples. It helps to classify tumours more precisely. For this purpose, antibodies with a colour marker are used.

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