Quantitative in situ hybridization in neuro-endocrinology.
In situ hybridization has become one of the most powerful tools for localizing specific gene products in a tissue. Labelled molecular probes are used on tissue sections or on cells for localization of their hybridization sites. In situ hybridization makes it possible to define the spatial and temporal distribution of specific genes. The use of probes dually labelled, or the combined use of a molecular probe and labelled antibodies provides unprecedented opportunities to examine gene expression in individual cells. In addition, the quantification of gene products can shed light on regulation of gene expression at the cellular level.
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Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Vrije Universiteit, Brussels Belgium.
Teugels
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Roels
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Velkeniers
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Vanhaelst
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D000818:Animals; D006652:Histological Techniques; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D009452:Neuroendocrinology; D009693:Nucleic Acid Hybridization; D015341:Nucleic Acid Probes
D015341:Nucleic Acid Probes