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Fluxion Announces Launch of CytoFlux Imaging Cytometry Package
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. --(Business Wire)--
Fluxion Biosciences announced today that it has launched its CytoFlux
System for imaging cytometry and analysis at the American Society of
Cell Biology annual conference in San Francisco. The system is now
commercially available and will begin shipping to customers.
Until now, cell biologists were forced to choose between capturing large
data sets using flow cytomtery or high-content analysis via high
resolution image capture. The CytoFlux package combines these
capabilities on one integrated platform providing cytometric analysis
with high-resolution images of adherent or suspension cells. Cell
biologists can now choose the analysis format that is right for their
experiment. Because the system can be an addition to virtually any
inverted microscope, the capability is surprisingly affordable.
The CytoFlux™ package comprises the following components:
BioFlux™ environmental control system: The BioFlux system
provides a convenient microfluidic well plate format that enables
imaging of cells under in vivo conditions where temperature, fluidic
environment, gas composition, and shear are all precisely controlled.
Cells can be analyzed under flow, static conditions, or using a newly
introduced capability called "stop-flow imaging cytometry" which
captures high resolution images of cells in suspension.
BioFlux Montage™ Software: Montage software includes hardware
control for major microscope, camera, and automated stage vendors, as
well as automated image capture and analysis modules for applications
including cell movement, migration, rolling velocity, thrombus
formation, and many others.
FCS Express™ 4 Image Cytometry from De Novo Software: Fully
integrated into the BioFlux application suite, FCS Express combines the
power and flexibility of flow cytometry data analysis with the enhanced
information obtained from high resolution imaging. FC Express allows
the researcher to visualize data and analyze subsets using traditional
flow cytometry gating strategies, while simultaneously viewing the high
resolution images of the individual cells in the gates. This enables
quantitative analysis of the multiparametric data derived from each cell
combined with sophisticated reporting, batch processing and flexible
analysis protocols all in an easy-to-use Microsoft (News - Alert) Office style program.
The CytoFlux package can be added to any existing BioFlux 200 or BioFlux
1000 installation. The CytoFlux software package can also be packaged as
an add-on to an additional microscope, or as a fully integrated solution
with microscope and other components. CytoFlux is available for
immediate purchase.
"The BioFlux system is the well-established industry standard for
studying live cells under in vivo conditions", stated Tom Driscoll, VP
of Marketing and Business Development at Fluxion. "By taking advantage
of the imaging capabilities of existing microscopes, cell biologists
don't have to compromise image quality or imaging methods to get world
class cytometry data and analysis. We've integrated all that
functionality into one system. Traditional flow cytometry is a powerful
analysis tool, but it is limited to cells in suspension. CytoFlux
applies that same powerful analysis capability to live, adherent cells."
"De Novo Software believes that flow and image cytometry are converging
and have great potential together. Image cytometry can benefit
significantly from the advanced analysis tools developed for
multi-parametric flow data," said David Novo, President of De Novo
Software. "FCS Express enables high-content analysis of image data for
both research and screening. We have added features to FCS Express that
make working with images simple and improve results. The combination of
FCS Express with Fluxion's BioFlux system creates a powerful new cell
analysis platform."
About Fluxion Biosciences
Fluxion Biosciences provides cellular analysis tools for use in critical
life science, drug discovery, and diagnostic applications. Fluxion's
proprietary microfluidic platform enables precise functional analysis of
individual cells in a multiplexed format. Products include the
BioFlux(TM) System for studying cellular interactions, the IonFlux(TM)
System for high throughput patch clamp measurements, and the IsoFlux(TM)
System for circulating tumor cells. Fluxion's systems are designed to
replace laborious and difficult assays by providing intuitive,
easy-to-use instruments for cell-based analysis. For more information
about Fluxion Biosciences, visit www.fluxionbio.com.
About De Novo Software
De Novo Software is a leading provider of flow and image cytometry
analysis. Its primary product, FCS Express, is used by over three
thousand laboratories worldwide for research purposes, and dozens of
clinical laboratories for high throughput clinical analysis. As the only
third-party flow analysis software registered with the FDA for in-vitro
diagnostic use, and with full 21 CFR Part 11 compliance features, FCS
Express is the analysis tool of choice for the clinical laboratory. In
addition, De Novo Software has extensive experience creating custom data
analysis solutions and integrating with large scale LIS and HIS systems.
For more information, please visit www.denovosoftware.com
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