Vector Laboratories’ blog provides a wealth of information on immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and related life science research topics.
This article summarizes the considerations for using lectins in glycobiology assay workflows. Although many steps are identical to those in the antibody-integrated workflows, there are subtle but crucial differences.
Correctly coverslipping your slides ensures that your tissue specimens are preserved for optimal imaging and viewing. In this blog post, we will walk you through how to properly coverslip your slides to protect your samples.
With a wide variety to choose from, there are important considerations to make when selecting your own primary antibody. Keep reading to learn how to choose a primary antibody for your workflow.
In this blog post, we will be reviewing everything we know bout lectin structure, classification, and function.
Learn all about glycans, an important building block in many cellular processes.
This blog covers important considerations for secondary antibody selection, including labeling method, species reactivity, antigen of interest location, optimal fluor conjugates, and signal amplification or multiple labeling (multiplexing) requirements.
This blog will discuss the considerations in choosing a secondary antibody for IHC.
In this blog post, we cover 5 reasons you should add the ImmEdge® Hydrophobic Barrier PAP Pen from Vector Laboratories to your list of essential lab tools.
Dr. August Estabrook, Senior Scientist at Vector Laboratories answers questions from a recent webinar on the basics of glycan screening and how to use GlysiteTM Scout Glycan Screening Kits.
This blog will discuss some miscellaneous factors to focus on when an IHC or IF protocol performs unexpectedly.
