10 Questions
What is the primary benefit of the IsoFlux system beyond just capturing and counting circulating tumor cells?
To obtain genomic information from tumor cells through a routine blood draw
What is the typical purity of tumor cells obtained using the IsoFlux system?
Above 10%
What is the design of the IsoFlux system?
A benchtop design
What type of analysis can be performed using the consumable kits and protocols provided with the IsoFlux system?
NGS, qPCR, and immunofluorescence microscopy
What is the significance of the IsoFlux system in molecular profiling of CTCs?
It is the premier platform for molecular profiling of CTCs
What is the primary purpose of the inertial focusing chamber in the microfluidic CTC-iChip system?
To align cells into a single file for further processing
What is the purpose of the magnetic field in the microfluidic CTC-iChip system?
To deflect cells previously labeled with tiny magnetic beads
Which cells are allowed to enter the inertial focusing chamber in the microfluidic CTC-iChip system?
CTCs and white blood cells
What is the result of the sorting process based on cell size in the microfluidic CTC-iChip system?
Only CTCs and white blood cells enter the inertial focusing chamber
What is the ultimate goal of the microfluidic CTC-iChip system?
To isolate CTCs for further study
Learn about the IsoFlux system, a platform that enables genomic information from tumor cells to be obtained from a routine blood draw, and its applications in molecular profiling of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs). Discover its features, including high sensitivity, tumor cell purity, and simplicity of operation. Explore its uses in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), qPCR, and immunofluorescence microscopy.
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