Immunohistochemical expression of galactomannan in the cytoplasm of phagocytic cells during invasive aspergillosis.

Piérard, G E; Arrese Estrada, J; Piérard-Franchimont, C; Thiry, A; Stynen, D · Am J Clin Pathol · 1991

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The monoclonal antibody EB-A1 to galactomannan is apparently specific for detecting Aspergillus species and Penicillium marneffei in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues. It reveals hyphae, remnants of filaments, and organisms in the cytoplasm of some phagocytic cells.

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