Currently, there are a wide variety
of microplate readers available, offering different capabilities and functionalities.
Future needs: Taking current and future trends into consideration is essential in maximizing the lifespan
of the microplate reader / detector.
Not exact matches
After 5 - 10 minutes the color development was stopped by addition
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Microplate Readers / Detectors product directory for an overview
of the latest products from leading manufacturers.
From
microplate readers to imaging systems to software, our wide range
of solutions help scientists share their discoveries.
To determine confluence
of basic cell culture, many modern
microplate readers are equipped with a «confluence count» setting.
Microplate readers are used to detect biological, chemical or physical events in microtiter plates via the measurement
of light.
You will want to ensure that your chosen
microplate reader / detector is capable
of fulfilling all your requirements but also consider how easily upgradable it is for your future needs.
Gene expression Reporter genes, such as luciferase or GFP, can also be assessed in
microplate readers, enabling in vitro and in vivo determination
of gene expression for studies using markers
of genetic alteration.
The CLARIOstar
microplate reader enabled calculation
of IC50 and KD values from saturation and competition binding assays.
Watch the video with Dr. Kirk McManus, Associate Professor, University
of Manitoba, and Senior Scientist, CancerCare Manitoba, to learn how temporal resolution
of 3D tumor spheroids in colorectal cancer is obtained using the Cytation
microplate reader by BioTek.
Microbiologist, Dr. Jason Sylvan, Assistant Professor
of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, who samples microbes from the depths
of ocean, measures microbial enzyme activity using the portable Spark ®
microplate reader by Tecan that he carries with him on the ship.
Software:
Microplate readers take hundreds or thousands
of measurements, so data acquisition and analysis are key to efficient workflow.
Whether purchasing a
microplate reader / detector for a new application or replacing an existing system, there are a number
of factors to consider.
In an exclusive interview with SelectScience, the founder
of Montana Molecular, Anne Marie Quinn, shares how her team measures, in real time, multiple GPCR signaling pathways inside a living cell using the CLARIOstar
microplate reader.
Spark brings together the capabilities
of an automated incubator, a
microplate reader and a cell imager in one, offering new possibilities for you and your lab.
Tecan's Spark multimode
microplate reader with integrated cell imaging simplifies cell culture, featuring quality checks and signal normalization to cel lconfluence, thereby boosting automation
of cell - based studies.
A typical multimode
reader can only heat the
microplate chamber, usually requiring an offset
of 2 - 5 °C above the current room temperature.
BioTek offers a variety
of lightly used
microplate instrumentation, including multi-mode
microplate readers,
microplate washers and dispensers at significant.