· Immunohistochemistry(Tyner lab) This is a basic immunohistochemistry protocol. Protocols for immunohistochemistry usr/localy widely, due to the differences between antigens and their recognition by antibody. For success it is crucial to try a number of different techniques and compare the results.
Immunofluorescence- Whole Mount(Karl Clark) Immunohistochemistry allows visualization of antigens (usually proteins) within an embryo. Typically, a primary antibody binds specifically to an antigen (e.g. Luciferase); then a secondary antibody conjugated to a flourochrome or enzyme is bound to the heavy chain constant region of the primary antibody with specificity to the species of origin of the primary (e.g. anti-rabbit conjugated to Rhodamine
Beta-gal Staining- Whole Mount(Karl Clark) Beta-gal staining allows identification of embryonic tissues/cells expressing lacZ marker protein by development of pigmented (blue) product in the presence of lacZ enzymatic activity.
X-gal & AP Staining Protocol(Cepko Lab) Very detailed protocol with background information and several applications.