A 43-color human immunophenotyping panel incorporating StarBright Dye-conjugated antibodies acquired on a spectral cytometer

16 Jul 2025

Achieving high-quality data with highly resolved populations relies on good panel design and sample preparation. In this application note, Bio-Rad demonstrates how using a five-laser Cytek Aurora System, StarBright™ Dyes, and other commonly available fluorophores, a large 43-color in-depth immunophenotyping panel was generated.

StarBright Dyes for Flow Cytometry

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StarBright Dyes are new, bright, fluorescent nanoparticles designed for flow cytometry. They have narrow excitation and emission properties to fit into any multicolor flow cytometry panel, and maximal brightness to detect rare populations and low-density antigens. Available conjugated to highly validated flow cytometry antibodies, they work in all buffers, provide consistent staining, can be premixed, and are suitable for conventional or spectral flow cytometry.

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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.Immunophenotyping
A 43-color human immunophenotyping panel incorporating StarBright Dye-conjugated antibodies acquired on a spectral cytometer