CytoSMART Technologies has launched their new brightfield live-cell imaging system – the CytoSMART Lux3 BR. The small brightfield microscope is equipped with a high-quality 6.4 MP CMOS camera.
Like other CytoSMART microscopes, this new live-cell imager is designed to work inside a standard cell culture incubator without disturbing temperature, airflow, and optimum culture conditions for the cells. This allows researchers to perform long-term live-cell imaging experiments, ensuring optimal cell growth and health.
Very detailed brightfield images can be captured using the new device. With 2072 pixel resolution in both x- and y-axes, combined with 1.45 mm field of view, the microscope provides a resolution of 0.7 µm/pixel. Even at the commonly required image resolution of 300 dpi for printed publications, these images can fill the entire page without compromising image quality.
Jan-Willem van Bree, CTO at CytoSMART Technologies, commented: “We are very excited to expand our label-free microscopy solutions for live-cell studies. For cell biologists who want to incorporate live-cell imaging into their workflow, the resolution of live-cell imaging microscopes may be too low for accurately quantifying complex read-outs, such as cell tracking or differentiation processes. This causes inaccurate and variable results that compromise the research output. Unlike the high-end microscopes with incubation box, the Lux3 BR ensures that cultures are not exposed to temperature, humidity, or CO2 fluctuations that can stress the cells, as the device easily fits in every CO2-incubator. It is a powerful addition to each research lab.”
The CytoSMART Lux3 BR setup can be easily expanded to two or even four devices that can be operated and controlled individually via a single laptop. Since both Lux3 BR Duo Kit and Multi Lux3 BR devices can be placed directly next to each other in the same incubator, it allows for systematic comparison of control and treated samples, as all monitored cell cultures are maintained in an identical culture environment.
The main features and benefits of the CytoSMART Lux3 BR include:
- High-quality images and time-lapse movies to investigate the development of cellular processes
- Incubator- and laboratory-friendly due to its compact size and open design
- Remote data access via the CytoSMART Cloud with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop outside the lab
- Flexibility to expand a single live-cell imaging system to Duo and Multi Kits
For more information, visit: CytoSMART-Lux3-BR
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, /in Product News /by panglobalAsynt, a leading supplier of affordable products, consumables and services for chemists in industry and academia, has introduced their Quadracell 4-position high pressure reactor – a new synthetic tool for scientists seeking the convenience of routine parallel pressure chemistry in a compact footprint.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the robust Quadracell reactor is simple to set up and to operate, with heating and agitation provided by a standard magnetic hotplate stirrer and magnetic flea.
Constructed in durable stainless steel 316, the Quadracell has four cells – each with a reaction volume of 10 mL – that can routinely operate at temperatures up to 250 °C.
For labs using aggressive or caustic media, the Quadracell is optionally available constructed from Hastelloy C276 for enhanced chemical resistance.
Different versions of the Quadracell
Different versions of the Quadracell are available to safely operate up to your chosen maximum working pressure of 50, 100 or 200 Bar. Each Quadracell high pressure reactor is supplied with a pressure release valve, pressure gauge, gas inlet and gas outlet via two stainless steel needle valves.
With a wide range of accessories available, you can tailor the package to suit your exact chemistry and laboratory setup or select a standard Quadracell turn-key solution that’s ready to use right away.
The Quadracell is a new addition to the comprehensive range of single and multi-position high-performance pressure reactors from Asynt. To download a flyer providing a brief overview of the range, visit: Asynt Pressure Reactors
BioGenes and FyoniBio combine scientific expertise, offer single source for pharmacokinetic and immunogenicity analyses
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In an effort to simplify the process, BioGenes and FyoniBio has signed an agreement under wich they will cooperate to provide a single source for these services.
BioGenes, as an expert in antibody production and ELISA setup, takes care of the first steps of the project, while FyoniBio, a specialist in bioassay development and validation for analysis of clinical samples, uses their expertise to transfer the assay to the MSD2 platform for analysing clinical samples under “good clinical and laboratory practice” (GCLP). Specialists at the Berlin-based companies guarantee comprehensive project management.
“We are very pleased that the cooperation with FyoniBio has now officially started,” said Dr. Alexander Knoll, CEO of BioGenes GmbH. “We are convinced that our complete package for high-quality and customized immunological tests for new biological compounds and clinical samples offers an enormous added value for customers.”
“Both companies want to provide the perfect service for each customer. In this respect, as well as regarding scientific excellence in their respective fields, the two companies complement each other very well,” added Dr. Hans Baumeister, Service Division Manager at FyoniBio. “We are looking forward to the first joint projects.”
TRIMERO Diagnostics offers IVD CE urinary Cystatin C particle-enhanced immunoassays
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As for other low molecular weight proteins, measurement of Cystatin C levels in urine may be a sensitive marker of tubular dysfunction, resulting from any cause or pathology (transplants, diabetes, poisoning, etc.), and according to some studies, Cystatin C shows some advantages compared to other proteins due to its stability and constant production rate.
In order to ensure lot-to-lot traceability, assays have been standardized to the European Reference Material for the Cystatin C (code: ERM-DA471/IFCC), of the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM).
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“Siemens Healthineers and Sysmex’s 25-year partnership in hemostasis enables us to deliver both quality and comprehensive hemostasis testing solutions to laboratories of all sizes across the world,” said Deepak Nath, PhD, President of Laboratory Diagnostics for Siemens Healthineers.
INNOVANCE Anti-Xa assay
Siemens Healthineers’s new INNOVANCE Anti-Xa assay is a ready-to-use, liquid-reagent heparin and DOAC assay. It delivers precise results without reagent reconstitution or waiting before use. The assay streamlines handling, reduces ordering complexity by enabling labs to test for heparin, as well as direct oral anticoagulants rivaroxaban and apixaban with one combined assay, and offers labs an economical testing solution for heparin and DOAC testing.
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CytoSMART introduces Lux3 BR brightfield live-cell imaging microscope with 6.4 MP CMOS camera
, /in No Category, Product News /by panglobalCytoSMART Technologies has launched their new brightfield live-cell imaging system – the CytoSMART Lux3 BR. The small brightfield microscope is equipped with a high-quality 6.4 MP CMOS camera.
Like other CytoSMART microscopes, this new live-cell imager is designed to work inside a standard cell culture incubator without disturbing temperature, airflow, and optimum culture conditions for the cells. This allows researchers to perform long-term live-cell imaging experiments, ensuring optimal cell growth and health.
Very detailed brightfield images can be captured using the new device. With 2072 pixel resolution in both x- and y-axes, combined with 1.45 mm field of view, the microscope provides a resolution of 0.7 µm/pixel. Even at the commonly required image resolution of 300 dpi for printed publications, these images can fill the entire page without compromising image quality.
Jan-Willem van Bree, CTO at CytoSMART Technologies, commented: “We are very excited to expand our label-free microscopy solutions for live-cell studies. For cell biologists who want to incorporate live-cell imaging into their workflow, the resolution of live-cell imaging microscopes may be too low for accurately quantifying complex read-outs, such as cell tracking or differentiation processes. This causes inaccurate and variable results that compromise the research output. Unlike the high-end microscopes with incubation box, the Lux3 BR ensures that cultures are not exposed to temperature, humidity, or CO2 fluctuations that can stress the cells, as the device easily fits in every CO2-incubator. It is a powerful addition to each research lab.”
The CytoSMART Lux3 BR setup can be easily expanded to two or even four devices that can be operated and controlled individually via a single laptop. Since both Lux3 BR Duo Kit and Multi Lux3 BR devices can be placed directly next to each other in the same incubator, it allows for systematic comparison of control and treated samples, as all monitored cell cultures are maintained in an identical culture environment.
The main features and benefits of the CytoSMART Lux3 BR include:
For more information, visit: CytoSMART-Lux3-BR