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Long-term, non-invasive viability monitoring of paclitaxel treated cells
20 May 2021Cell viability is generally determined via cell counting, live/dead staining, or metabolic activity assays. However, the common drawback of these methods is that they are generally invasive and can thus not be used for long-term viability monitoring.
In this application note, CytoSMART demonstrates a non-invasive alternative for these methods using confluency measurements obtained with the CytoSMART® Omni, enabling the long-term monitoring of cell viability in real-time.
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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.Cell ViabilityCell viability assays assess the health of cells and their ability to proliferate. These tests are crucial in drug development, toxicity testing, and cell-based research. Common methods for assessing viability include MTT, live/dead assays, and flow cytometry. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find the best tools for cell viability assays, compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.Non-Invasive Imaging