cytometry Protocols

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: DNA Staining Protocols for Flow Cytometry

The incorporation of 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdU) in replicating DNA of proliferating cells can be used to measure their proliferation. This protocol allows the identification of cells which have incorporated BrdU by flow cytometry. - [Read 5-Bromo-2-Deoxyuridine (BrdU) and 7-Amino-Actinomycin (7-AAD) Staining for Cell Proliferation Assay]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Apoptosis Protocols

A sensitive method for detection of apoptosis by single laser Flow Cytometry. - [Read A sensitive method for detection of apoptosis by single laser FACS]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: Flow Cytometry Data Analysis Protocols

Advanced Methodologies in Flow Cytometry. Andrea Cossarizza et al.. Materials from a workshop held March, 1997 in Modena, Italy. - [Read Advanced Methodologies in Flow Cytometry]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: DNA Staining Protocols for Flow Cytometry

Simple and universally applicable methods for staining fixed cells are presented, as are methods that utilize detergents and proteolytic treatment to permeabilize cells. Additionally, supravital cell staining with Hoechst 33342, which is primarily used for sorting live cells for subsequent culturing based on DNA-content differences, is also described. Also presented are methods for staining of cell nuclei isolated from paraffin-embedded tissues, and deconvolution of DNA-content-frequency... - [Read Analysis of Cellular DNA Content by Flow Cytometry Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: DNA Staining Protocols for Flow Cytometry

This protocol provides a method for analysis of DNA fragmentation using flow cytometry after propidium iodide (PI) labeling of apoptotic nuclei. Apoptotic nuclei stain less than their normal counterparts because of diffusion of low-molecular-weight fragments out of the cells and/or chromatin condensation. - [Read Analysis of DNA Fragmentation Using Propidium Iodide (PI) Fluorescence of Individual Nuclei Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: DNA Staining Protocols for Flow Cytometry

This protocol provides a method for analysis of DNA fragmentation using flow cytometry after propidium iodide (PI) labeling of fixed apoptotic cells. Flow cytometry reveals apoptotic nuclei in the subdiploid region of the cell cycle histogram... - [Read Analysis of DNA Fragmentation Using Propidium Iodide (PI) Staining After Ethanol Fixation Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: Flow Cytometry Data Analysis Protocols

Provides several approaches to flow cytometry data analysis. Frequency determinations based on analysis of single-parameter fluorescence histograms and dual-parameter contour plots are presented. Steps are described for calculating values for signal-to-noise ratios when logarithmic amplification is used for data collection. - [Read Analysis of Flow Cytometry Data Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

Different cell types vary in their phosphatidylserine (PS) content, along with the amount of PS exposure on the cell surface after cell death. This protocol is a guideline for getting started, however it may be necessary to adjust the concentration of the Annexin V-FITC. - [Read Annexin V Protocol for Flow Cytometry]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

Annexin V Staining Flow Cytometry Protocol  - a general protocol for staining cell for cytometry analysis. BD PharMingen. - [Read Annexin V Staining Flow Cytometry Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

A sensitive method for the detection of apoptosis by single laser flow cytometry. Methodology includes: Staining for detection of apoptosis, Direct Staining Procedure, Indirect Staining Procedure, Protocol for the use of actinomycin D (AD) on samples that were stained with 7-AAD for apoptosis and fixed in formaldehyde. - [Read Apoptosis Detection Protocol By Single Laser Flow Cytometry]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

Basic Method for Direct Immunofluorescence Labeling. Iowa State University, Flow Cytometry Facility. - [Read Basic Method for Direct Immunofluorescence Labeling]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

Protocol for calcium flux analysis. Includes: Reagent Preparation; Sample Preparation; Cell Surface Staining; Instrument Set up; Optimizing the Instrument Settings; Recording Data to Apply Compensation; Recording Experimental Data. - [Read Calcium Flux Analysis Protocol for Flow Cytometry]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: Intracellular Ion Measurement Protocols

Protocol for calcium flux analysis for flow cytometry. - [Read Calcium Flux Analysis Protocol for Flow Cytometry]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Apoptosis Protocols

Caspase Detection Methods for Apoptosis. Zeuner et al. Purdue Cytometry CD-ROM Series. - [Read Caspase Detection Methods for Apoptosis]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

This assay is based on carboxyfluorescein labeled fluoromethyl ketone (FMK)-peptide inhibitors of caspases. Includes: Working Dilution of FMK-peptide inhibitors; 1X Working Dilution Wash Buffer; Protocol for Flow Cytometry. - [Read CaspaTag Caspase Activity Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Cell Cycle Protocols

Cell Cycle Protocol using Flow Cytometry. Cell cycle Analysis by Flow Cytometry. DNA content Analysis on the FACSAria. Analyzing Cell cycle FCM data. Biomedical Sciences Flow Cytometry Core Laboratory. Dr.Smith Cornell. - [Read Cell Cycle Protocol using Flow Cytometry]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

Protocol uses specific antibodies coupled to one of four fluorochromes: fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC), R-phycoerythrin (PE), peridinin chlorophyll-a (PcP), and allophycocyanin (APC). These fluorochromes can be used simultaneously to stain and analyze the expression patterns of four different proteins in the same sample. The fluorochrome stained cell populations are analyzed using a FACSCalibur dual-laser flow cytometer. - [Read Characterization of Cells by Flow Cytometry Protocol]

Category: Immunology: B Cell Protocols

Fluorochromes can be used simultaneously to stain and analyze the expression patterns of four different proteins in the same sample. The fluorochrome stained cell populations are analyzed using a FACSCalibur dual-laser flow cytometer. - [Read Characterization of Cells by Flow Cytometry Protocol]

Category: Signalling Signal Transduction Protocols: Chemokine Protocols

Chemokine Receptor Expression Assay by Flow Cytometry. Mullins Lab. Reagents, Protocol and detailed procedure. - [Read Chemokine Receptor Expression Assay by Flow Cytometry]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Apoptosis Protocols

Detection of apoptotic process in situ using immunocytochemical and TUNEL assays. Barbieri et al. Purdue Cytometry CD-ROM Series - [Read Detection of apoptotic process in situ using immunocytochemical]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: Cell Cycle Analysis Protocols

Describes assays used to determine the distribution of a population of cells to the different stages of the cell cycle as analyzed by flow cytometry. Staining the DNA with different fluorescent dyes, propidium iodide or DAPI, is one of the most direct ways of staging the cells based on DNA content. - [Read Determining Cell Cycle Stages by Flow Cytometry Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

Protocol for DNA analysis by flow cytometry. - [Read DNA Analysis by Flow Cytometry Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Apoptosis Protocols

DNA laddering can be detected from samples with only 8% apoptotic cells. Alternatively, the cells can be stained with DAPI and analysed by flow cytometry. CellDeath.de - [Read DNA laddering assay for treated cells]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols: Cell Sorting Protocols

Flow cytometry is a widely used method for characterizing and separating individual cells. This basic protocol focuses on: measure fluorescence intensity produced by fluorescent-labled antibodies and ligands that bind specific cell-associated molecules. Includes: Immunofluorescence Staining and Flow Cytometry Analysis. - [Read Flow Cytometry Analysis Protocol]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

Flow cytometry is a widely used method for characterizing and separating individual cells. This basic protocol focuses on: measure fluorescence intensity produced by fluorescent-labled antibodies and ligands that bind specific cell-associated molecules. Includes: Immunofluorescence Staining; Flow Cytometry Analysis. - [Read Flow Cytometry Analysis Protocol]