Preferred Label : Synaptophysin Staining Method;
NCIt synonyms : SYP Staining Method;
NCIt definition : This is an immunohistochemical technique utilizing antibody to synaptophysin, an integral
membrane glycoprotein present in presynaptic vesicles in neurons. The antibody labels
neuroendocrine cells and neurons of the brain, spinal cord and retina. Used to detect
neuroendocrine neoplasms including neuroblastomas, ganglioneuroblastomas, ganglioneuromas,
pheochromocytomas, chromaffin, and non-chromaffin paragangliomas.;
NCIt note : Immunohistochemistry staining technique.;
Origin ID : C23029;
UMLS CUI : C1522548;
Semantic type(s)
- related_to_genetic_biomarker
