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How to Buy Flow Cytometers for Screening
6 Mar 2020
Carrie Haslam
Associate Editor
Flow cytometry is a powerful technique that analyzes the physical characteristics of particles, usually cells, as they flow in a fluid stream through a beam of light. This guide highlights key considerations and expert tips for buying a new flow cytometer for drug discovery and screening applications, to ensure you get the best flow cytometry results.
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Choose the best flow cytometer for your laboratory
In this exclusive guide, we present key factors and important considerations that can help guide your choice of flow cytometer for drug discovery and screening applications. Download the SelectScience how-to-buy eBook to find out more about:
- The key components of flow cytometry technology
- Screening applications of flow cytometry, including:
- Cell therapy
- Antibody discovery
- Multiplexing
- General considerations
- Expert advice
- The future of flow cytometry
Resource details:
- Document type: SelectScience guide
- Page count: 19
- Read time: 28.5 mins
- Edition: 2nd
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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.High ThroughputHigh throughput experiments allow the simultaneous processing of several samples. This parallelization reduces the cost per experiment and increases reproducibility and output volume of data.ScreeningUsing robotics, data processing and control software, liquid handling devices and sensitive detectors, screening allows a researcher to quickly conduct millions of chemical, genetic or pharmacological tests.Engineered AntibodiesEngineered antibodies are modified to enhance specificity, stability, and functionality for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. These antibodies are central to immunotherapy and biomarker detection. Compare engineered antibody solutions in our directory to find top products and reviews.MultiplexingMultiplexing refers to the ability to measure multiple targets or analytes simultaneously in a single experiment. This technique is valuable for high-throughput screening, diagnostics, and complex assays, as it increases efficiency and data quality. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find the best multiplexing products, compare tools, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.
