IHC

Definition	:	ImmunoHistoChemistry
Category	:	Medical » Pathology
Country/Region	:	Worldwide
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What does IHC mean?

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a laboratory technique used in histology (the study of tissues) to visualize specific proteins or antigens in tissue sections. It uses antibodies to detect certain antigens (proteins) in a sample of tissue.
IHC is used for detecting certain proteins (antigens) in a cell by exploiting the principle of antibodies binding specifically to antigens in biological tissues.

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IHC is a technique that uses antibodies (immuno-) in tissues (histo-) to visualize a protein of interest.