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Dissecting the Molecular Anatomy of Tissue

  • The first book to provide detailed protocols on human tissue dissection, sample processing and molecular analysis combined with substantial background information
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Principles and Practice (PRINCIPLES)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVII
  2. Clinkal Issues and Tissue Processing

    1. Molecular Pathology Laboratory of the Future

      • Christopher A. Moskaluk
      Pages 3-15
    2. Clinical Utilities of Microdissected Samples

      • Issac Yi Kim, David K. Ornstein
      Pages 17-26
    3. Tissue Processing

      • Gallya Gannot, John W. Gillespie
      Pages 27-42
    4. Sample Management and Tracking

      • G. Steven Bova
      Pages 43-53
  3. Methods of Tissue Microanalysis

    1. Tissue Microarrays

      • Stephen M. Hewitt
      Pages 57-66
  4. Molecular Analysis of Microdissected Samples

    1. Methods of Microdissection and New Technologies

      • Michael A. Tangrea, John W. Gillespie, Michael J. Flaig, Gallya Gannot, Vladimir Knezevic, Michael R. Emmert-Buck et al.
      Pages 69-100
    2. Standard Diagnostic Techniques

      • Sergio Gonzáez
      Pages 101-110
    3. DNA Applications

      • Pablo Uribe, Ignacio I. Wistuba
      Pages 111-123
    4. mRNA Applications

      • Fatih Ozsolak, Veronica Luzzi, Mark A. Watson
      Pages 125-144
    5. Proteomic Applications

      • David H. Geho, Lance A. Liotta, Emanuel F. Petricoin
      Pages 145-162
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 221-224

About this book

The book provides an updated overview of molecular analysis of human tissues, and the impact this analysis has on diagnosis and prognosis of human diseases. Special emphasis is placed on human cancer and the future directions of the field. Methods of handling clinical tissue samples, including the impact of handling on subsequent molecular analysis, are also discussed. In addition, detailed protocols for molecular analysis of DNA, RNA and protein, with special emphasis on molecular analysis of highly complex human tissue samples containing mixtures of cell populations, are provided.

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From the reviews:

"This book, divided into four sections, provides an updated overview of the molecular analysis of human tissues … . Special emphasis is placed on human cancer and the future directions of the field. … The detailed protocols make this book particularly useful for scientists and clinicians interested in the analysis of tissue samples." (CLI – Clinical Laboratory International, Vol. 29 (5), 2005)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Pathogenetics Unit, Advanced Technology Center, Laboratory of Pathology and Urologic Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, USA

    Michael R. Emmert-Buck, John W. Gillespie, Rodrigo F. Chuaqui

About the editors

Michael Emmert-Buck, MD, PhD is Chief of the Pathogenetics Unit, Laboratory of Pathology, NCI. He received his MD and PhD degrees from Wayne State University and completed his training in anatomic pathology at the NCI. Dr. Emmert-Buck became Chief of the Pathogenetics Unit in 1996.

Rodrigo Chuaqui, MD is the Head of Prostate Research Studies in the Pathogenetics Unit, Laboratory of Pathology, NCI. He received his MD and his training in Anatomic Pathology at the Catholic University, Santiago, Chile, becoming a staff member in the Dept. of Pathology at this University in 1992. In 2000, Dr. Chuaqui joined the NCI, in the Pathogenetics Unit.

John Gillespie, MD is the Head of the Clinical Division of the Pathogenetics Unit, Laboratory of Pathology, NCI. He received his MD and completed his training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the George Washington University. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pathology combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. In 1997, Dr Gillespie joined the NCI, Pathogenetics Unit.

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