Abstract
In situ hybridization (ISH) has proven to be a very important molecular tool in research and diagnosis. However, its applicability can be limited by its restricted detection sensitivity. During the last few years, several strategies have been developed to improve the threshold levels for ISH detection by amplification of either target nucleic acid sequences prior to ISH or the detection signals after hybridization procedures. In this overview, we outline and analyze the principles, applications, and limitations of in situ polymerase chain reaction, in situ self-sustained sequence replication, primed in situ labeling (PRINS), and in situ transcription as examples of target amplification methods, and catalyzed reporter deposition using biotinylated tyramine as an approach to signal amplification in ISH. We also provide a detailed, 1-day protocol for non-radioactive oligonucleotide ISH including signal amplification, which is suitable for diagnostic purposes. Furthermore, future directions of ISH including combined strategies of target and signal amplification as well as automation are discussed.
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