Abstract
This is a practical overview of the use of the application of direct immunofluorescence, written in telegraphic style, based on the author’s personal experience, and supplemented by a recommended reference reading list, conceptual diagrams, and illustrative examples.
Abbreviations
- BPAg1:
-
Bullous pemphigoid antigen 1
- BPAg2:
-
Bullous pemphigoid antigen 2
- DIF:
-
Direct immunofluorescence
- EBA:
-
Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
- ELISA:
-
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent serum assay
- kDa:
-
kilodaltons
- OCT:
-
Optimal cutting temperature
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Tyler, W.B. (2011). Application of Direct Immunofluorescence for Skin and Mucosal Biopsies: A Practical Review. In: Lin, F., Prichard, J. (eds) Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8062-5_31
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