Cytek Biosciences expands cell analysis offerings with the affordable, user-friendly Cytek Muse Micro System

Cytek Biosciences, Inc. has announced that it has added transformative capabilities to its iconic Cytek^® Guava^® Muse^® cell analyzer, creating a next-generation instrument called the Cytek^® Muse^® Micro. The Muse Micro cell analyzer is an affordable option that simplifies flow cytometry while enhancing ease-of-use, precision and versatility. The Muse Micro system expands assay capabilities to penetrate established and emerging markets such as cell and gene therapy, drug discovery, pathway analysis, cell counting, viability, apoptosis, cellular stress and immune cell monitoring. Sophisticated cell analysis is no longer exclusive, complex, or expensive. Its intuitive touchscreen interface, easy-to-use software, and optimized “Mix-and-Read” assays combine to streamline and simplify flow cytometry analyses.

The Muse Micro cell analyzer is built on the legacy of the original Muse system – which was introduced in 2013 as the most compact flow cytometer the world had ever seen. The original Muse system has an extensive worldwide installed base and has been featured in thousands of publications since its inception. The new Muse Micro system is equipped with a 488 nm blue laser and offers five parameters, including forward and side scatter alongside three fluorescent channels. Its intuitive software interface and pre-optimized assay kits make routine assays – including cell count, viability, health, stress and population identification analyses – faster and more accessible than ever before. Cytek anticipates that the Muse Micro system will sustain the growth of the Muse reagent business by utilizing additional new channels.

The Muse Micro cell analyzer is designed to meet the diverse needs of testing and research environments across a wide range of industries, including drug discovery, water quality testing, biopharma, bioprocessing and wine and beer production. Its compact design and user-friendly interface make it an ideal solution for both academic and industrial laboratories, where precise and reliable cell analysis is critical.

Key features include:

• Compact design: Takes up minimal lab space, measuring just 8 in x 10 in (20 cm x 25 cm), without compromising performance.
• Advanced microcapillary technology: A high-precision displacement pump delivers accurate and precise cell counts, eliminating the need for calibration beads.
• Pre-optimized kits and modules: Streamlines routine assays with reliable, reproducible results and minimal setup time with additional kits in development.
• Simplified data acquisition and analysis: Includes Cytek InCyte™ software, empowering users to develop and run their own three-color assays.
• Affordable: Provides reliable flow cytometry analysis at a cost-effective price point, making it accessible to every lab.
  

“With the Cytek Muse Micro system, we are continuing Cytek’s commitment to making advanced cellular instrumentation accessible to more labs,” said Ming Yan, Ph.D., CTO of Cytek Biosciences. “Traditional flow cytometry systems can be cost-prohibitive and workflow-intensive, limiting their use to only the most well-funded, deeply-staffed labs. By leveraging our breakthrough technologies, we aim to transcend these barriers – streamlining workflows and delivering biological clarity at levels previously available to only a select few. The Muse Micro cell analyzer opens new market opportunities for Cytek by enabling smaller labs, emerging markets, and resource-limited facilities to access high-quality flow cytometry at an affordable price. This is a crucial step in expanding our reach and empowering a broader range of researchers worldwide.”

The Muse Micro cell analyzer is available now.

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