FlowMetrix: The Multiplexing Solution
FlowMetrix consists of three component technologies: flow cytometry, microspheres and digital signal processing. The patented FlowMetrix microspheres, currently available in 64 colors, serve as carrier vehicles for molecular reactions. Reporter molecules such as antibodies, antigens or nucleic acid probes provide specific signals for each reaction. Using a conventional flow cytometer, the microspheres are categorized by color and each individual reaction is measured simultaneously. The computing power of the real time signal processor allows the reporting of results in real time. FlowMetrix is a powerful multiplex technology for the analysis of molecular interactions in research, diagnostics and drug discovery.
FlowMetrix Benefits: Simplicity · Speed
Simple assay formats using FlowMetrix technology translate into faster assay development. Simple, single aliquot, no-wash formats save labor and consumables which frees resources to focus on development. Accelerate development by making up to 64 analyte measurements in a single aliquot. FlowMetrix also accelerates routine assays. Only 15-20 seconds are required to perform an analysis that measures up to 64 analystes. Real-time analysis and reporting add even more speed. But simplicity and speed are only the beginning. Multiplexing makes the creation of new assay formats possible. Multiple competitive inhibitions and cascade interactions are just two new formats that become simple and fast with FlowMetrix. Simplicity, speed and advanced formats open the door to new applications. FlowMetrix is the key.
FlowMetrix Applications: Nucleic-acid Based Assay · Enzymatic Assay · Immunoassay
FlowMetrix researchers have already reduced nucleic-acid based assays, enzymatic assays and immunoassays to practice. These are only a small sample of the possibilities. FlowMetrix supports detection of oncogenes or foreign pathogens by multiplex hybridization of nucleic acids. Multiple enzymes or substrates can be simultaneously measured. Any ligand-binding interaction can be adapted to FlowMetrix. All common assay methods including direct binding, capture/sandwich and competitive inhibition have already been reduced to practice in the multi-analyte, single-sample format offered by FlowMetrix. Multiplexing power can come to your laboratory today.
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