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Detection of SARS-CoV-2 by RNAscope® in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry techniques

August 5, 2020

In situ hybridization (ISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) are essential tools to characterize SARS-CoV-2 infection and tropism in naturally and experimentally infected animals and also for diagnostic purposes. Here, we describe three RNAscope®-based ISH assays targeting the ORF1ab, spike, and nucleocapsid genes and IHC assays targeting the spike and nucleocapsid proteins of SARS-CoV-2.

Publication Year 2020
Title Detection of SARS-CoV-2 by RNAscope® in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry techniques
DOI 10.1007/s00705-020-04737-w
Authors Mariano Carossino, Hon S. Ip, Jürgen a. Richt, Kendra Schultz, Kimberly Harper, Alan T. Loynachan, Fabio Del Piero, Udeni B.R. Balasuriya
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Archives of Virology
Index ID 70216993
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center