Next-generation protein analysis in the pathology department

Autor: Amélie Dendooven, Glenn Broeckx, Amaryllis H. Van Craenenbroeck, Karin Schildermans, Melek Ahmed, Geert Baggerman, Patrick Pauwels
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of clinical pathology
ISSN: 1472-4146
0021-9746
DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2019-205864
Popis: Traditionally, immunohistochemistry (IHC) is used by pathologists to localise specific proteins or peptides in tissue slides. In the era of personalised medicine, however, molecular tissue analysis becomes indispensable for correct diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic decision, not only on the DNA or mRNA level but also on the protein level. Combining molecular information with imaging presents many advantages. Therefore, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI IMS) is a promising technique to be added to the armamentarium of the pathologist. Here, we focus on the workflow, advantages and drawbacks of both MALDI IMS and IHC. We also briefly discuss a few other protein imaging modalities and give examples of applications.
Databáze: OpenAIRE