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Steven Westra
Steven Westra is a renowned antibody staining consultant with over ten years of experience in the immunohistochemistry industry.
Published Pieces by Steven Westra
Immunohistochemistry: An Overview + Steps to Better IHC Staining
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is used in histology to detect the presence of specific protein markers that can assist with accurate tumor classification and diagnosis. This article provides an overview and the basic steps used to create an optimal IHC stain.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles which controls movement. The muscles of the heart and some other involuntary muscles are also affected in some forms of muscular dystrophy.