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Measure Long-Term Cell Growth Using a Discontinuous Kinetic Reading

Molecular Devices®
7 Feb 2019

Many biological experiments require monitoring cell growth or measuring enzymatic changes over long periods of time (hours, days or even weeks). In addition, certain model organisms cannot be viably kept in the microplate reader for long periods of time. Algae cultures, for example, require periodic exposure to light and high humidity levels in order to grow successfully, and comparative studies of algae growth conditions are measured over the course of weeks. Long-term kinetic measurements can also be used to study other facets of biology such as enzyme kinetics, cellular signaling, and protein expression.

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