Antigen retrieval test system

In contrast to the EPOS system, a modification of the highly sensitive two-step immunohistochemical EnVision system allows the detection of a broad spectrum of antigens in frozen sections in less than 13 min (Kammerer et al., 2001). In this study 38 out of 45 antibodies tested showed specific staining. In fact, the modified EnVision procedure allows the use of any suitable primary antibody, preferably monoclonal antibodies. Like the EPOS system, EnVision employs a dextran polymer coupled to horseradish peroxidase molecules for detection. No attempt was made to block endogenous peroxidase, nor was any antigen retrieval pretreatment used. Because of the very short incubation durations, a humid chamber is not required to avoid evaporation of immunoreagents. 

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