Method Description
 

The ZytoFast® System uses oligonucleotide probes tagged with Biotin or Digoxigenin which are detected using enzyme-conjugated antibodies targeting the tags. The enzymatic reaction of chromogenic substrates, e.g. BCIP/NBT or AEC, leads to the formation of strong color precipitates that can be visualized by light microscopy.



















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​ZytoFast® : Outstanding Fast CISH



Optimized protocols and faster tissue penetration due to short oligonucleotide probes of the ZytoFast® system, make the ZytoFast® CISH procedure outstanding fast. Single color results can be achieved within just 4 hours, hands-on time is about 2 hours!



High Sensitivity and Specificity
 

All ZytoFast® probes are tagged using the unique ZytoFast® HighTag System providing improved signal intensity! High specificity without risk of cross-hybridizations is obtained due to optimized oligonucleotide probes.



Advantages of CISH



• Simultaneous observation of tissue morphology and CISH signals
• No risk of false positives due to mispriming or contamination as with PCR
• Easy method comparable to IHC
• No costly equipment needed
• Ability to test archival specimens
• High sensitivity and specificity