title: An introduction to laser-based tissue microdissection techniques.
abstract: The development and application of laser-based tissue microdissection techniques has provided a major impetus to the sensitive and specific molecular analysis of solid tissues and tumors. This chapter provides an overview of the different laser-based microdissection systems and an introduction to the principles involved in the function and applications of these individual systems.
authors: Department of Pathology, University of Aberdeen, UK.
authors: Stephanie
authors: S
authors: Curran
authors: Graeme I
authors: GI
authors: Murray
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D042282:Microdissection / Q000379:methods*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology