Distinguishing Between IHC, ICC, and IF
Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry, and Immunofluorescence are three commonly used applications in biology, with their English names being Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), and Immunofluorescence (IF). Root meanings: Immuno- refers to immune techniques (for example, the binding of antibodies and antigens). Histo- refers to tissues (cells and their surrounding extracellular matrix). Cyto- refers to cells (excluding the extracellular … Read more