Intended Use: LUOAntigen Retrieval MethodBioGenex is the inventor of Antigen Retrieval enabling technology. Antigen Retrieval is an effective way of unmasking antigenic epitopes on the surface of formalin-fixed, parraffin-embedded tissue sections using microwave heating. Covered by exclusive patents issued to BioGenex, this method to recover antigenicity in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections has been routinely practiced in laboratories throughout the world.The Antigen Retrieval technique breaks the formalin induced cross-linking bonds between epitopes and unrelated proteins, thereby allowing better penetration of antibody and accessibility of epitopes.Advantages of the Antigen Retrieval TechniqueEnhanced exposure of antigenic epitopes on the surface of the tissue sectionReduces time for primary antibodies incubationConsistent and reliable staining qualityEliminates false negative staining results in FFPE tissue sections