Table 1

Source of reagents and antibodies employed

Reagents/antibodies Source
Mouse anti-human tenascin-C (clone TN2, IgG1, kappa)Dako, UK
Mouse anti-human desmin (clone D33, IgG1, kappa)Dako, UK
Rabbit anti-mouse IgG (RAM)Dako, UK
Avidin-biotin/horseradish peroxidase complex (ABC/HRP)Dako, UK
Industrial methylated spirit (IMS)Genta Medical, UK
3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APES)Sigma Chemical Company, USA
Trypsin tablets Sigma Chemical Company, USA
Normal rabbit serum (NRS)Sigma Chemical Company, USA
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)BDH Laboratory Supplies, UK