A comparison of immunohistochemistry and mass spectrometry for determining the amyloid fibril protein from formalin-fixed biopsy tissue

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet A Gilbertson ◽  
Jason D Theis ◽  
Julie A Vrana ◽  
Helen Lachmann ◽  
Ashutosh Wechalekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Amyloid Fibrils ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Protein Precursor ◽  
Biopsy Specimens ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded ◽  
Amyloid Fibril Protein ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Formalin Fixed

Amyloidosis is caused by deposition in tissues of abnormal protein in a characteristic fibrillar form. There are many types of amyloidosis, classified according to the soluble protein precursor from which the amyloid fibrils are derived. Accurate identification of amyloid type is critical in every case since therapy for systemic amyloidosis is type specific. In ∼20–25% cases, however, immunohistochemistry (IHC) fails to prove the amyloid type and further tests are required. Laser microdissection and mass spectrometry (LDMS) is a powerful tool for identifying proteins from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues. We undertook a blinded comparison of IHC, performed at the UK National Amyloidosis Centre, and LDMS, performed at the Mayo Clinic, in 142 consecutive biopsy specimens from 38 different tissue types. There was 100% concordance between positive IHC and LDMS, and the latter increased diagnostic accuracy from 76% to 94%. LDMS in expert hands is a valuable tool for amyloid diagnosis.

scholarly journals Quantitative radioimmunohistochemical measurements of p185(erbB-2) in frozen tissue sections.

1996 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 1251-1259 ◽  
Author(s):  
J R Reeves ◽  
J J Going ◽  
G Smith ◽  
T G Cooke ◽  
B W Ozanne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Biology ◽  
Breast Carcinomas ◽  
Tissue Sections ◽  
Biopsy Specimens ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded ◽  
Interstudy Variability ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Formalin Fixed

The relationship between expression of the c-erbB-2 proto-oncogene and the biology of breast cancer has been investigated widely, most studies using immunohistochemistry in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues. This technique is at best semiquantitative and there is a high degree of interstudy variability because of its subjective nature and poor methodological standardization. The relationship between the levels of expression and biology can be examined thoroughly only with an accurately quantitative technique. We have developed a radioimmunohistochemical assay to measure p185(erbB-2) in tissue biopsy specimens. The method involves incubating frozen sections with 125I-labeled monoclonal antibody, microautoradiograpy, and grain counting with image analysis. Sections of cell pellets with known c-erbB-2 levels are processed with each batch of samples as internal calibration standards. We have quantified c-erbB-2 expression in 60 breast carcinomas and compared the results with conventional immunohistochemistry. Radioimmunohistochemistry measured receptor levels throughout the range of expression in breast carcinomas, whereas conventional immunohistochemistry detected the protein only in the highest expressing tumors. The quantitative, objective data produced by radioimmunohistochemistry allow a more thorough evaluation of the relationship between c-erbB-2 expression and tumor biology. This technique may have applications in other fields where quantitative data is required and relevant monoclonal antibodies are available.

scholarly journals Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies for Immunohistochemical Detection of Bovine Parainfluenza Type 3 Virus in Frozen and Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Tissues

1992 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah M. Haines ◽  
Jane C. Kendall ◽  
Brad W. Remenda ◽  
Michelle M. Breker-Klassen ◽  
Edward G. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Polyclonal Antibodies ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded ◽  
Fresh Frozen ◽  
Type 3 ◽  
Murine Monoclonal Antibodies ◽  
Formalin Fixed ◽  
Immunohistochemical Testing

Accurate identification of bovine Parainfluenza type 3 virus in bovine respiratory disease requires dependable, sensitive, and specific techniques for detection in affected animals. Immunohistochemical testing can be a rapid and reliable means of demonstration of virus in tissues from suspect cases; however, this procedure is dependent upon the quality of the antisera directed against the viral antigens. The production of rabbit polyclonal and murine monoclonal antibodies directed against bovine Parainfluenza type 3 virus and techniques for their use in fresh-frozen and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues in immunofluorescence and immunoperoxidase-based immunohistochemical tests are described.

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