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What is the purpose of a flow cytometry analyzer?

  • To separate and isolate particles with specified optical properties
  • To analyze genome sizes
  • To measure cellular products such as cytokines, proteins, and other factors
  • To detect and measure physical and chemical characteristics of a population of cells or particles (correct)

When was the first fluorescence-based flow cytometry device developed?

  • 1998
  • 1978
  • 1968 (correct)
  • 1988

What is the main difference between flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters?

  • Sorters provide quantifiable data from a sample
  • Analyzers have a collection system, while sorters do not (correct)
  • Analyzers can actively separate and isolate particles with specified optical properties at similar rates
  • Sorters are used in basic research, while analyzers are used in clinical practice

What is used to overcome the fluorescent labeling limit in flow cytometry?

<p>Isotope labeling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are cytometric bead array assays used to measure?

<p>Cellular products such as cytokines, proteins, and other factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for impedance-based single-cell analysis systems?

<p>Coulter counters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of particles that modern flow cytometers are able to analyze per second?

<p>Tens of thousands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what fields does flow cytometry have applications?

<p>All of the above (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using labels, dyes, and stains in flow cytometry?

<p>All of the above (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used in place of traditional fluorophores in flow cytometry?

<p>Quantum dots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Flow Cytometry Purpose

To detect and measure physical and chemical characteristics of a population of cells or particles.

First Fluorescence Flow Cytometer

The first fluorescence-based flow cytometry device was developed in 1968.

Analyzers vs. Sorters

Flow cytometry analyzers have a collection system, whereas cell sorters do not.

Overcoming Fluorescent Limit

Isotope labeling is used to overcome the fluorescent labeling limit in flow cytometry.

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Cytometric Bead Array Assays

Cytometric bead array assays are used to measure cellular products such as cytokines and proteins.

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Impedance-based Analysis

Coulter counters are the common name for impedance-based single-cell analysis systems.

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Modern Flow Cytometer Speed

Modern flow cytometers can analyze tens of thousands of particles per second.

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Applications of Flow Cytometry

Flow cytometry has applications in various fields including biology, medicine, and immunology.

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Use of Labels and Dyes

Labels, dyes, and stains are used in flow cytometry to enhance detection, analysis, and cell sorting.

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Quantum Dots in Flow Cytometry

Quantum dots can be used instead of traditional fluorophores in flow cytometry.

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Study Notes

Flow cytometry is a technique used to detect and measure physical and chemical characteristics of a population of cells or particles. It is used in basic research, clinical practice, and clinical trials. Flow cytometry analyzer is an instrument that provides quantifiable data from a sample. The first fluorescence-based flow cytometry device was developed in 1968. Modern flow cytometers are able to analyze many thousands of particles per second, in "real time" and, if configured as cell sorters, can actively separate and isolate particles with specified optical properties at similar rates. Flow cytometry cell sorters have a collection system unlike flow cytometry analyzers. The collection process starts when a sample is injected into a stream of sheath fluid that passes through the flow cell and laser intercepts.Flow cytometry is a technique used to identify cells or particles, and to measure their physical properties. Labels, dyes, and stains can be used for multi-parametric analysis. A wide range of fluorophores can be used as labels, and quantum dots can be used in place of traditional fluorophores. Isotope labeling is used to overcome the fluorescent labeling limit. Cytometric bead array assays are used to measure cellular products such as cytokines, proteins, and other factors. Impedance-based single-cell analysis systems are commonly known as Coulter counters. The technology has applications in molecular biology, pathology, immunology, virology, plant biology, marine biology, and medicine. Flow cytometry is used to measure the efficiency of T-cells in killing target cells in cancer such as leukemia. It has also been used to measure genome sizes.

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Test your knowledge on flow cytometry with our quiz! This technique is used to detect and measure physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles and has a wide range of applications in various fields. From basic research to clinical practice, flow cytometry provides quantifiable data from a sample and can even separate and isolate particles with specific optical properties. This quiz will cover topics such as fluorescent labeling, cytometric bead array assays, and the efficiency of T-cells in killing cancer cells. So, put your knowledge

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