Detection of viral infection by immunofluorescence in formalin-fixed tissues, pretreated with trypsin

The presence of viral antigen in sections from formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded human tissues was demonstrated by trypsin digestion followed by direct or indirect immunofluorescence. The specimens may be used for retrospective diagnosis. The immunofluorescence technique has to be adapted to the...

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Main Authors: O. M. Barth, S. Majerowicz, L. P. Menasce, H. G. Schatzmayr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 1988-06-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761988000200010