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SARS-CoV-2 detection

Methods for detecting SARS-CoV-2, including IHC, RNA in situ hybridization (ISH), and PCR.

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Jan 29, 2026

What role does the immune system play in clearing SARS-CoV-2 spike protein?

The immune system clears through a coordinated sequence of , and opsonization, and T‑cell–driven destruction of spike‑expressing cells; these pathways also underpin but can be challenged by and . Evid...

Jan 9, 2026

Can immunohistochemistry reliably localize SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in tissue biopsies and how are controls handled?

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) can localize SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein in formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded (FFPE) tissues when rigorously validated antibodies and strict controls are used, but its reliabil...