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CCN Proteins pp 487-493 | Cite as

CCN Detection of Cancer Tissues by Immunohistochemistry Staining

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Part of the Methods in Molecular Biology book series (MIMB, volume 1489)

Abstract

CCN family members are involved in many physiologic and pathological functions, and be detected in many different cancer types. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is an important diagnostic pathology tool to demonstrate protein expression in clinical and research fields. Here, we explain the preparation of sample slides, staining procedure, and the problems that might be met during the time. The differential staining of CCN proteins is shown in breast cancer, oral cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and gastric cancer.

Key words

CCN Immunohistochemistry Bovine serum albumin Antigen retrieval Polymer-horseradish peroxidase 

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by Ministry of Science and Technology, R.O.C, and National Taiwan University.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Graduate Institute of Oral Biology, School of DentistryNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
  2. 2.Angiogenesis Research CenterNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
  3. 3.Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of DentistryNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
  4. 4.Institute of Biochemical Sciences, College of Life ScienceNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan

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