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How important are denaturation and hybridization temperature in ISH?
Correct denaturation and hybridization temperatures are paramount for successful ISH. Regardless of the probe or target being RNA or DNA,…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
What are ISH probes typically labeled with?
Common labels include biotin, digoxigenin, and fluorochromes. Biotin is detected with streptavidin- conjugated enzymes followed by an enzymatic colorimetric reaction.…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Why is peroxidase blocking necessary in colorimetric ISH/IHC detection?
When colorimetric detection by enzymatic reaction is used, a blocking step with peroxide solution is required to eliminate endogenous peroxidase…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Is protein blocking really necessary in ISH?
Blocking with bovine serum albumin (BSA), milk or serum is always recommended when ISH signals are detected by antibodies (e.g.…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can multiple targets be detected with ISH?
Yes, it is common practice to stain with multiple ISH probes in parallel. However, while continuously-labeled immunofluorescent probes can be…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
RNA Probe Design and Generation – How are RNA probes prepared?
RNA probes are usually prepared with biotin or specific fluorophore by in vitro transcription. High specific activity RNA probes or riboprobes…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
How big are ISH probes?
There is no defined answer. Depending on the tissue specimen, target type, and sequence, ISH probes might vary from below…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Why are the Gold 525 dUTPs bleeding through in the red channel?
If an epifluorescence microscope is used for visualization, the incorporated dUTPs should be matched to the filters equipped in the…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
How can slides be stored after ISH?
That depends mostly on fixation/embedding method and the type of ISH performed. After chromogenic ISH on FFPE or cryopreserved tissue,…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
How are ISH probes labeled?
There are three main techniques for probe labeling. Labeled probes can be generated by incorporating labeled nucleotides during the synthesis…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023