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A monoclonal antibody prepared against estrogen receptor has been shown to be specific and sensitive for the detection of estrogen receptor in human breast lesions by use of immunohistochemical methods. Two hundred selected cases of primary breast carcinoma were assayed for estrogen receptor content by biochemical and immunohistochemical procedures. Quantitative evaluation was by biochemical, immunohistochemical, and automated computer-assisted image analysis using the Cell Analysis System's CAS/100 machine (Lombard, IL). Quantitative estrogen receptor content was determined by dextran-coated charcoal analysis and sucrose density gradient analysis. Immunohistochemical evaluation incorporated both intensity and distribution of staining, yielding a subjective score, histologic score (HSCORE). An objective quantitation, also incorporating intensity and distribution of staining, was done by computer-assisted image analysis, quantitative immunocytochemical score (QIC SCORE). HSCORE analysis was done with and without methyl green counterstain with no loss of sensitivity. Comparison of QIC SCORE with the biochemical and immunohistochemical analysis of the tissues examined revealed excellent sensitivities and specificities. These data suggest that automated image analysis provides an effective qualitative and quantitative means of evaluating estrogen receptor content in human breast cancers.
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