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Analysis of Nanotoxicity: Particle Characterization & Centrifugation
28 Jun 2016This application note provides insight into the inherent shortcomings that are present in traditional cellular toxicity assays, and how these shortcomings are magnified when the toxicity assay involves nanomaterial. Nanomedicine is a field common to materials scientists, chemists, biomedical engineers, biologists and medical scientists. Beckman Coulter tools enable quantification of cellular toxicity caused by nanoparticles; reducing time to remove aggregated particles and quantifying cell toxicity in the presence of single-walled carbon nanotubes.
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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.NanotechnologyNanotechnology, or nanotech, is an engineering technique using molecular scale functional systems. Applications of nanotechnology include medicine and medical devices, electronics, air and water purification, food science and energy production.CytotoxicityCytotoxicity assays measure the toxic effects of substances on cells, often used in drug testing and environmental studies. These tests are crucial in determining the safety of chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds. Explore cytotoxicity testing tools in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.NanotubesCell Based AssaysCell-based assays use living cells to measure biological responses to various treatments or stimuli. They are essential for drug discovery, toxicology testing, and understanding cellular mechanisms. These assays are used to assess cell viability, proliferation, gene expression, and other cellular activities. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find the best cell-based assay tools and reagents, compare products, read customer reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.NanomaterialsNanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, fullerenes and nanoparticles are a group of materials that measure between 1-1000nm for a single unit. Analysis techniques include AFM, electron microscopy and super resolution microscopy.NanoparticlesNanoparticles are between 1-100nm in size. Nanoparticles can be used for a wide variety of applications including biomedical, catalysis and electronics.
