Immunofluorescence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005669",
  "term": "Immunofluorescence",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A microscopy technique that uses antibodies labeled with fluorescent dyes to detect specific antigens in cells or tissues. The fluorescent label allows visualization of the antigen's location and distribution under a fluorescence microscope. This method is widely used in cell biology, pathology, and clinical diagnostics for identifying specific proteins or pathogens.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "fluorescein isothiocyanate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1187 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunofluorescence/"
}