Tissue proteomics: a new investigative tool for renal biopsy analysis John R. Sedor Kidney International Volume 75, Issue 9, Pages 876-879 (May 2009) DOI: 10.1038/ki.2009.54 Copyright © 2009 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Electron micrograph showing intramembranous electron-dense deposits with ribbon-like thickening of glomerular capillary walls (arrow). The mesangium is expanded by increased matrix and cells. Kidney International 2009 75, 876-879DOI: (10.1038/ki.2009.54) Copyright © 2009 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Work flow for tissue proteomics. A kidney biopsy is formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) by appropriate protocols. Kidney tissue sections are then processed for either histopathological evaluation or tissue proteomics. The kidney structures of interest are laser-microdissected; proteins are extracted and then subjected to mass spectrometry methodologies for identification. Kidney International 2009 75, 876-879DOI: (10.1038/ki.2009.54) Copyright © 2009 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions