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What does Immunohistochemistry mean in Duchenne (DMD)?

Immunohistochemistry is a Duchenne (DMD) genetics term, explained for patients, families, and caregivers.

Category: DMD Genetics and Molecular Biology

Immunohistochemistry

A laboratory method that uses antibodies to detect specific proteins in tissue sections. In DMD research, immunohistochemistry can show where dystrophin is located along muscle-fiber membranes and help assess protein distribution following an investigational treatment.

Abbreviation:
IHC
Updated November 3, 2026

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