Agilent BioTek Cytation 5 CYT5MPV Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader DAPI 4x

Manufacturer: Agilent

Model: BioTek Cytation 5

Description:

The BioTek Cytation 5 is an innovative multimode imaging reader designed for advanced cellular analysis. Equipped with brightfield, fluorescence and high-contrast brightfield imaging modalities, the Cytation 5 enables comprehensive cellular imaging and analysis. With a high-resolution image sensor and advanced image analysis software, it provides quantifiable data on cell morphology, proliferation, viability and protein expression. The Cytation 5 is compatible with standard microplate formats, including 6- to 384-well plates, and is suitable for various sample throughput requirements and experimental setups. With integrated robotic plate handling, automated imaging and software-controlled data analysis, it streamlines workflows and improves the reproducibility of experiments. The Cytation 5 provides real-time kinetic imaging of living cells, allowing researchers to monitor dynamic cellular processes such as migration, invasion and cell signaling in a controlled environment. Ideal for applications in cell biology, drug discovery and life science research, the BioTek Cytation 5 provides researchers with an advanced imaging platform for quantifiable cellular analysis and dynamic imaging studies.

Key features:

• Phenotypic assays
• Stem cell differentiation - Transfection efficiency
• Whole organism imaging - Normalization
• Phagocytosis
• Signal transduction
• Translocation
• Rapid kinetics
• Genotoxicity
• Immunofluorescence
• Microbiology
• 3D cell culture
• Quantification of nucleic acids - Live cell imaging
• Biochemical assays
• Label-free cell counting
• Histology
• Calcium flow
• Apoptosis and necrosis
• Cell migration and invasion - Cell proliferation
• Cell viability and toxicity
• Confluence

Other data:

Environmental controls: Temperature control up to 65 °C, CO2/O2 controller, Peltier cooling module
Shaking: Linear, orbital, double-orbital
Automation: BioSpa 8, BioStack and third-party automation options
Imaging modes: Fluorescence, brightfield, high contrast brightfield, color brightfield, phase contrast
Imaging methods: Single color, multicolor, montage, time-lapse, Z-stacking
Light source: Long-life LEDs
Camera: Sony CMOS, 16-bit grayscale, standard or WFOV
Imaging lenses/capacity: 1.25x to 60x magnification/automatic turret with six positions
Imaging filter cubes: More than 20 filters/LED cubes available
Imaging filter cube capacity: Four color channels plus brightfield
Autofocus methods: Image-based and laser autofocus
Detection modes: UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, fluorescence polarization, time-resolved fluorescence, alpha
Reading methods: endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning, well area scanning

The device/system offered here has been tested and is fully functional and ready for use.