CyFlow® Sorter Offers a Simple, Affordable and Safe System for Cell and Particle Sorting

18 Mar 2013

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The unique CyFlow® Sorter is a closed, non-destructive, non-hazardous system for cell and particle sorting and offers highest purity and sorting stability. The system combines user comfort with superior performance characteristics and can be included in both the Partec flow cytometers CyFlow® space and CyFlow® Cube 8.

The Partec CyFlow® Sorter guarantees in contrast to conventional cell sorter, lowest possible mechanical impact on the cells and hence, allows for non-destructive cell sorting of fragile or electrically delicate cells (like cardio myocytes). The virtually aerosol-free condition of the cell sorter means a highly reduced risk of contamination. Furthermore, due to the fixed alignment and the fact that no drop-delay calculation is required, the Piezo-based CyFlow® Sorter is an easy-to-use system; simply select a population and sort.

The Partec CyFlow® Sorter has been successfully employed many-fold for sorting of various cells types with very distinct cellular properties including bacteria, cultured cells, protoplasts, pollen, cardio myocytes and many others. The enrichment of CD34+ stem cells, important for stem cell transplantation, cancer therapies and research is for example a successfully established application of the Partec CyFlow® Sorter (see Figure A and B).


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Flow Cytometry / Cell CountingFlow cytometers are used to count, sort and examine multiple characteristics of cells. Other cell analysis equipment includes image cytometers, cell counters, fluorescence-activated cell sorters (FACS), magnetic-activated cell sorters (MACS), and a range of flow cytometry assay kits. Flow cytometers can reveal information on cell viability, cell proliferation, apoptosis and cell cycle progression, as well as identify cell populations and intracellular or cell-surface molecules. Additionally, some flow cytometers, known as FACS, have an additional sorting function after analysis. Cell counters and image cytometers count live and dead cell populations and can also conduct cell proliferation assays. Find the best flow cytometers, cell counters and cell sorters in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Cell-Based AssaysCell-based assays are used to monitor the presence, quantity and activities of a desired cellular analyte including drug molecules or biomarkers. This can reveal information on cell health (apoptosis, cytotoxicity, viability and proliferation assays), cell metabolism, cell migration and cell signaling mechanisms. Find the best cell-based assay products, kits and equipment with our peer reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receiving pricing direct from manufacturers.Cell AnalysisThe analysis of cells allows researchers to understand the factors which contribute to cell health and function. These influencing processes can then be predicted and altered, leading to the development of medication and disease treatments.CytometryCytometry is a broad term for the quantitative analysis of cells and cell systems. The most popular methods to study cytometry are flow cytometry and image cytometry.