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Antigen retrieval in formalin-fixed tissues using microwave energy

US5244787A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1991
Grant dateSep 14, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2474/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of immunologically staining a formalin-fixed tissue preparation, which comprises (a) subjecting a formalin-fixed tissue preparation to microwave energy while the tissue preparation is submersed in water for a time sufficient to increase immunostaining efficiency; (b) removing the tissue preparation from the water and cooling; and (c) contacting the tissue preparation with an immunological staining reagent.

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