BioTek Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multimode Reader
BioTek Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multimode Reader
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Cytation 5 combines automated microscopy and conventional microplate detection in a configurable, upgradable platform. The microscopy module offers up to 60x magnification in fluorescence, brightfield, high contrast brightfield, color brightfield, and phase contrast to address many applications and workflows.
The multimode detection modules include filter- and monochromator-based fluorescence detection, luminescence, and UV-Vis absorbance detection. Gen5 software provides complete control over all imaging and data capture, plus powerful image and data analysis.
The multimode detection modules include filter- and monochromator-based fluorescence detection, luminescence, and UV-Vis absorbance detection. Gen5 software provides complete control over all imaging and data capture, plus powerful image and data analysis.
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Features
- Modular, upgradable imaging modes, plus multimode detection enables a range of cell-based assays and applications beyond a standard microplate reader
- Combination of hybrid plate reader and advanced microscopy mode increases productivity for a system that is ready for any assay
- Hit-picking capability reduces time and computer memory with no unnecessary data collection or analysis
- Fully automated microscopy tasks, from slide scanning to time-lapse live cell assays, and flexible hardware increase productivity and reduce manual labor
- Combination of monochromator and filter optics delivers flexibility and performance to microplate assays, and choice of optics allows you to read microplates in a wide range of applications
- BioTek Gen5 software enables walk-away automation for your image process and analysis workflows and data analysis tasks
- Variable bandwidth quad monochromator optics enhance assay performance including increased sensitivity and lower limits of detection
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Peltier cooling for environmental stability
The Peltier Cooling Module promotes rapid interior cool down after incubated processes, allowing efficient switching between multiple applications without unwanted temperature changes. For sensitive assays run at room temperature, the Cooling Module maintains environmental stability within Cytation at < 1 °C change.
Learn MoreHybrid plate reader: Flexibility and performance
With its patented combination of monochromator and filter optics, Cytation 5 is an advanced plate reader that delivers both the flexibility and performance you need for any microplate assay in your lab. Monochromator: variable bandwidth, absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence Filters: fluorescence polarization, time-resolved fluorescence, Alpha laser. Learn MoreVariable bandwidth for sensitivity and specificity
The plate reader optics of Cytation uses a quad monochromator design with variable bandwidth. The bandwidth can be set anywhere between 9 and 50 nm in 1 nm increment. Large bandwidth settings (1) provide increased sensitivity and lower limits of detection. Small bandwidth settings (2) provide increased specificity when multiple signals are present, which reduces signal crosstalk and enhances assay performance. Learn MoreProprietary Laser Autofocus
Laser autofocus and image-based (or software-based) autofocus are two methods of autofocus widely used in microscopy. Learn MoreTime-resolved fluorescence
Time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) measurement is very similar to fluorescence intensity (FI) measurement. The only difference is the timing of the excitation / measurement process. Learn MoreAlpha detection
AlphaScreen is a bead-based assay technology used to study biomolecular interactions in a microplate format. The acronym 'Alpha' stands for amplified luminescent proximity homogeneous assay. This platform provides a nonradioactive, homogeneous assay that has low background and high signal to background ratios. Learn MoreAbsorbance
Absorbance refers to the ability of a substance to absorb light of a specific wavelength. In a microplate reader designed to measure absorbance, a light source illuminates the sample using a specific wavelength, selected by an optical filter or a monochromator. Learn MoreFluorescence polarization
Fluorescence polarization (FP) measurements are made using an optical system that includes polarizing filters in the light path. Samples in the microplate are excited using polarized light. Depending on the mobility of the fluorescent molecules found in the wells, the light emitted will either be polarized or not. Learn MoreTR-FRET
Time-resolved fluorescence energy transfer (TR-FRET) works on the principles that when suitable pairs of fluorophores are in close proximity of one another, excitation of a lanthanide donor fluorophore results in energy transfer to an acceptor fluorophore. Learn MoreCell Counting
Accurate cell counting is a critical step across a spectrum of cell biology applications. Direct cell counting uses methods that identify and enumerate individual cells, as opposed to indirect methods that estimate population sizes using biochemical methods. Learn MoreObject Tracking
With the incorporation of the object tracking module, available within Agilent BioTek Gen5 software for imaging and microscopy, this can be easily accomplished in a fully automated fashion. Learn MoreAutomatic Region of Interest Identification
This process enables walk-away slide scanning for four or more slides, if combined with Agilent automation offerings, and can be used with the Agilent BioTek Lionheart automated microscopes and Agilent BioTek Cytation imaging multimode readers. Learn MoreLiterature
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Automated, Efficient Imaging of 3D Glioma Tumoroid Invasion to Screen for MT1-MMP Inhibitors in 96-Well Format
Fixed samples for fluorescence microscopy applications can take many shapes and forms, including cultured cells in microplates, multicellular spheroids, tissue on slides, and whole organisms.
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Overcoming Pitfalls in Live Cell Imaging
In this webinar, we will discuss some of the common pitfalls that scientists encounter when setting up their live cell imaging assays and how to overcome them.
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Maximizing Fluorescent Signal Using Variable Bandwidth Monochromators for Plate Reader-Based Assay Optimization
One of the challenges with multiplexing fluorophores in biological assays is being able to reliably distinguish the signal of one fluorophore from another.
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