Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Fuchs, J; Nonn, O; Daxboeck, C; Groiss, S; Moser, G; Gauster, M; Lang-Olip, I; Brislinger, D.
Automated Quantitative Image Evaluation of Antigen Retrieval Methods for 17 Antibodies in Placentation and Implantation Diagnostic and Research.
Microsc Microanal. 2021; 1-12
Doi: 10.1017/S1431927621012630
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Brislinger Dagmar
- Fuchs Julia
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Daxboeck Christine
- Gauster Martin
- Groiss Silvia
- Lang-Olip Ingrid
- Moser Gerit
- Nonn Olivia
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- Abstract:
- Immunostaining in clinical routine and research highly depends on standardized staining methods and quantitative image analyses. We qualitatively and quantitatively compared antigen retrieval methods (no pretreatment, pretreatment with pepsin, and heat-induced pretreatment with pH 6 or pH 9) for 17 antibodies relevant for placenta and implantation diagnostics and research. Using our newly established, comprehensive automated quantitative image analysis approach, fluorescent signal intensities were evaluated. Automated quantitative image analysis found that 9 out of 17 antibodies needed antigen retrieval to show positive staining. Heat induction proved to be the most efficient form of antigen retrieval. Eight markers stained positive after pepsin digestion, with β-hCG and vWF showing enhanced staining intensities. To avoid the misinterpretation of quantitative image data, the qualitative aspect should always be considered. Results from native placental tissue were compared with sections of a placental invasion model based on thermo-sensitive scaffolds. Immunostaining on placentas in vitro leads to new insights into fetal development and maternal pathophysiological pathways, as pregnant women are justifiably excluded from clinical studies. Thus, there is a clear need for the assessment of reliable immunofluorescent staining and pretreatment methods. Our evaluation offers a powerful tool for antibody and pretreatment selection in placental research providing objective and precise results.
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