How do I measure VDR expression in HepG2 cell lines?

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How do I measure VDR expression in HepG2 cell lines? Is immunohistochemistry the most appropriate way?

I totally agree with Theocharis as these are also my suggestions. Best methods are immunohistochemitry and QPCR for protein and gene expression, respectively.

Wishes,

Bassem

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