Stem Cell Research
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BD instruments and reagents can help researchers characterize observable and molecular changes that occur when stem cells become a more specialized cell type or undergo cell division and death. Using BD flow cytometry analyzers and sorters as well as bioimaging instruments and reagents, researchers can analyze cell surface and intracellular markers for a multiparameter, information-rich view of the cell.
Solutions from BD Biosciences
Flow cytometry allows researchers to perform multiparameter analysis at the single-cell level, providing a greater amount of data from each experiment. BD™ LSR flow cytometry analyzers can detect up to 18 colors simultaneously and can be configured with up to 7 lasers and 56 positional choices for detector selection. They have been designed to meet the needs of applications such as the advanced characterization of rare hematopoietic stem cells in blood, and cancer stem cells from primary cell lines.
BD LSR analyzers are available in recommended configurations or via the BD special order program. This innovative program allows researchers to configure their BD LSR analyzer in a way that best fits their research and assay needs. Researchers on the leading edge of biomedical discovery will find that the special order BD™ LSR II system offers emerging technologies and fully customizable configurations that deliver added flexibility and power to support their research. The BD LSRFortessa™ analyzer incorporates the proven LSR platform into a small footprint to easily fit on the benchtop for cost-effective space use.
BD high-content cell imagers, together with BD Bioimaging certified reagents, enable researchers to observe and quantify multiple cellular processes that include cell cycle, proliferation, apoptosis, and differentiation. Delivering industry-leading bioimaging, BD Pathway™ high-content cell analyzers combine superior image quality, flexible image capture, and live-cell analysis to address a wide range of applications.
BD LSRFortessa cell analyzer
BD Pathway 855 bioimager system
Reagents
BD offers one of the largest collections of reagents for flow cytometric analysis, bioimaging, immunofluorescence microscopy, multiplexed protein assays, ELISA, and Western blot analysis. These reagents include a rapidly expanding portfolio of flow cytometry kits, cell surface marker screening panels, as well as antibodies, buffers, and protocols for cell signaling analysis.
BD fluorochrome-conjugated antibody reagents
