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IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE TECHNIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- immunofluorescence
1, record 1, English, immunofluorescence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fluorescent antibody technique 2, record 1, English, fluorescent%20antibody%20technique
correct
- FAT 3, record 1, English, FAT
correct
- FAT 3, record 1, English, FAT
- immunofluorescence technique 4, record 1, English, immunofluorescence%20technique
correct, less frequent
- immunofluorescence method 5, record 1, English, immunofluorescence%20method
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of antibodies, with a fluorescent marker dye attached, in order to detect whereabouts of specific antigens ... by formation of antibody-antigen complexes which show up on appropriate illumination. 6, record 1, English, - immunofluorescence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The direct method utilizes a fluorochrome conjugated to an antibody, which is added directly to a tissue or cell suspension for the detection of a specific antigen. The indirect method permits detection of an antigen with a non-fluorochrome-conjugated antibody. 7, record 1, English, - immunofluorescence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
immunofluorescence method: This term appears under the entry "method" in the Stedman’s medical dictionary. 8, record 1, English, - immunofluorescence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- immunofluorescence
1, record 1, French, immunofluorescence
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- technique d'immunofluorescence 2, record 1, French, technique%20d%27immunofluorescence
correct, feminine noun
- méthode d'immunofluorescence 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27immunofluorescence
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique utilisée pour identifier microscopiquement des antigènes particuliers, dans des cellules ou des tissus, par la fixation d'anticorps couplés à un fluorochrome. 4, record 1, French, - immunofluorescence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioingeniería
- Inmunología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunofluorescencia
1, record 1, Spanish, inmunofluorescencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmunoensayo fluorescente 2, record 1, Spanish, inmunoensayo%20fluorescente
masculine noun
- método de inmunofluorescencia 2, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo%20de%20inmunofluorescencia
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prueba de laboratorio que emplea reactivos fluorescentes para observar la presencia de un agente. 3, record 1, Spanish, - inmunofluorescencia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
- Immunology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- direct immunofluorescence
1, record 2, English, direct%20immunofluorescence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- direct immunofluorescence technique 2, record 2, English, direct%20immunofluorescence%20technique
correct, less frequent
- direct fluorescent antibody technique 3, record 2, English, direct%20fluorescent%20antibody%20technique
correct, less frequent
- direct immunofluorescence method 4, record 2, English, direct%20immunofluorescence%20method
correct, rare
- direct fluorescent antibody method 5, record 2, English, direct%20fluorescent%20antibody%20method
correct, rare
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An immunofluorescence technique in which] a specific antibody or antiserum is conjugated with a fluorochrome and used as a specific fluorescent stain. 6, record 2, English, - direct%20immunofluorescence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
- Immunologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- immunofluorescence directe
1, record 2, French, immunofluorescence%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technique d'immunofluorescence directe 2, record 2, French, technique%20d%27immunofluorescence%20directe
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- méthode d'immunofluorescence directe 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27immunofluorescence%20directe
correct, feminine noun, rare
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'immunofluorescence directe implique la fixation de l'échantillon (cellule ou micro-organisme) contenant l'antigène d'intérêt, sur une lame. Des anticorps marqués à la fluorescéine sont alors ajoutés à la lame et incubés. La lame est lavée pour enlever les anticorps non fixés puis examinée au microscope à fluorescence pour rechercher une fluorescence jaune-verte. La disposition de la fluorescence indique la localisation de l'antigène. L'immunofluorescence directe sert à l'identification d'antigènes tels que ceux de la surface des streptocoques de groupe A et au diagnostic d'Escherichia coli [...] 4, record 2, French, - immunofluorescence%20directe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les autres méthodes non sérologiques comprennent l'immunofluorescence directe [et] les TAAN [tests d'amplification des acides nucléiques]. Dans le cas des femmes enceintes chez qui la syphilis est soupçonnée, il convient de prélever des morceaux de tissu placentaire après l'accouchement et de les soumettre à un test par immunofluorescence directe. 5, record 2, French, - immunofluorescence%20directe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioingeniería
- Inmunología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunofluorescencia directa
1, record 2, Spanish, inmunofluorescencia%20directa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Vessels (Medicine)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- indirect immunofluorescence
1, record 3, English, indirect%20immunofluorescence
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- indirect fluorescent antibody technique 2, record 3, English, indirect%20fluorescent%20antibody%20technique
correct
- IFAT 2, record 3, English, IFAT
correct
- IFAT 2, record 3, English, IFAT
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the antibodies are applied to fixed cells whose membranes have been made permeable to large molecules, they pass through the cell membrane and coat the microfilaments inside. A fluorescent label is then attached to the coated fibers, making them glow brightly when they are observed in the fluorescence microscope. This technique, called indirect immunofluorescence, is presently utilized by many investigators to make visible a variety of subcellular fibers. 3, record 3, English, - indirect%20immunofluorescence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- immunofluorescence indirecte
1, record 3, French, immunofluorescence%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IFI 2, record 3, French, IFI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Technique caractérisée par l'utilisation d'un agent de marquage fluorescent sur des fibres cellulaires recouvertes d'anticorps. 3, record 3, French, - immunofluorescence%20indirecte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsque j'ai utilisé la technique de l'immunofluorescence indirecte pour mettre en évidence le réseau de microfilaments dans un couple de cellules-filles, j'ai constaté que l'organisation des fibres dans une cellule-fille était bien l'image dans un miroir de l'organisation observée dans l'autre. 4, record 3, French, - immunofluorescence%20indirecte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes vasculares (Medicina)
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunofluorescencia indirecta
1, record 3, Spanish, inmunofluorescencia%20indirecta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmunofluorescencia por doble anticuerpo 1, record 3, Spanish, inmunofluorescencia%20por%20doble%20anticuerpo
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-03-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- complement staining fluorescent antibody technique 1, record 4, English, complement%20staining%20fluorescent%20antibody%20technique
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fluorescent antibody technique : an immunofluorescence technique in which antigen in tissue sections is located by homologous antibody labeled with fluorochrome(the single-layer technique) or by treating the antigen with unlabeled antibody followed by a second layer of labeled antiglobulin which is reactive with the unlabeled antibody(double-layer technique). Variations includes direct, indirect, inhibition, and complement staining technique. 1, record 4, English, - complement%20staining%20fluorescent%20antibody%20technique
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- immunofluorescence utilisant le complément
1, record 4, French, immunofluorescence%20utilisant%20le%20compl%C3%A9ment
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Technique (d'immunofluorescence) utilisant le complément : la réaction de l'anticorps spécifique avec le tissu entraîne la fixation du complément, secondairement ajouté à la préparation. Le complément est révélé par un antisérum marqué dirigé contre un facteur du complément (d'après S. Sell). 1, record 4, French, - immunofluorescence%20utilisant%20le%20compl%C3%A9ment
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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