BioTek Cytation 5 Cell Imaging MultiMode Microplate Reader CYT5MFA

Description

The Agilent BioTek Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader is a sophisticated laboratory instrument for cell-based assays. It integrates cell imaging and multi-mode detection to provide comprehensive analysis capabilities for life science research. This system allows researchers to perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of live and fixed cells, employing various detection methods including fluorescence, brightfield, high-contrast brightfield, phase contrast, and digital phase contrast microscopy.

Key features of the Agilent BioTek Cytation 5

• Integrated Cell Imaging and Multi-Mode Detection: Combines automated digital microscopy and conventional multi-mode microplate detection in one platform.
• Versatile Imaging Capabilities: Supports fluorescence, brightfield, high-contrast brightfield, phase contrast, and digital phase contrast imaging for comprehensive cell analysis.
• Flexible Assay Support: Capable of running a wide range of assays, including cell viability, cytotoxicity, proliferation, and apoptosis, as well as more complex phenotypic assays.
• Advanced Imaging Software: Equipped with sophisticated software for image capture, processing, analysis, and data interpretation, enabling researchers to extract valuable insights from their experiments efficiently.
• High-Throughput Imaging: Designed to accommodate high-throughput needs with automation-friendly features, making it suitable for both small-scale experiments and large-scale screening applications.
• Multi-Mode Detection Functions: Includes fluorescence intensity, luminescence, and absorbance measurements to support a broad array of biochemical and cell-based assays.
• User-Friendly Interface: Offers an intuitive user interface that simplifies operation and data analysis, making it accessible to users of varying expertise levels.
• Modular Design: Allows for customization and upgrades to meet specific research needs, ensuring the system remains relevant as experimental requirements evolve.
• High Sensitivity and Precision: Provides high-quality imaging and detection performance to ensure accurate, reproducible results across a range of experimental conditions.

The Agilent BioTek Cytation 5 is designed to be a comprehensive solution for cell-based assays, blending advanced imaging technology with multi-mode detection capabilities to support a wide variety of research applications.

In clinical and research settings, such an instrument can be pivotal for advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms, drug actions, and cell biology. It supports a broad spectrum of applications, including but not limited to, cytotoxicity studies, gene expression analysis, protein expression and localization, enzyme activity assays, and more. The Agilent BioTek Cytation 5 thus represents a valuable tool for cell biologists, pharmacologists, and a variety of researchers in the biomedical field, facilitating the generation of high-quality, reproducible data and insights into cellular behaviors under different experimental conditions.

How BioTek Cytation 5 Works

Multimode plate reader with sophisticated imaging

Cytation 5 extends the legacy of Agilent BioTek multimode plate readers with a modular and upgradable imaging mode. Imaging opens up a range of applications for cell-based assays that cannot be performed on a standard plate reader. Information on cell morphology, localization of signal, cell count, and more is obtained with Cytation 5 imaging mode. Plate reading modes include absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, and advanced read modes. Imaging modes include fluorescence, phase contrast, HC brightfield, brightfield, color brightfield.

Advanced microscopy: Unlimited possibilities

Cytation 5 automates many traditionally manual microscopy tasks, from slide scanning to time-lapse live cell assays; from low to high magnification. Cytation 5 is ready for any imaging assay. Flexible hardware has 6-objective turret, 1.25x to 60x, 20+ colors available and a wide FOV camera. Full automation includes automated stage, autofocus and automated turret. Live cell imaging has temperature and gas (CO₂) control for time-lapse live cell imaging.

Powerful image processing and analysis

No need to process and analyze images one by one on a dedicated computer. In Gen5, pre-program your analysis tasks and walk away. Image processing: stitching, Z-projection, deconvolution, digital phase contrast. Image analysis: cell count, confluence, cytoplasm analysis, intracellular analysis, subpopulation analysis, signal translocation and much more.

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