FACSAria II Flow Cytometer

University of Montana
DBS
Graduate Student

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Company:

BD Biosciences

Product Name:

FACSAria II Flow Cytometer

Catalog Number:

650033

We are assessing consequences of Aryl hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) activation in dendritic cells. Specifically for these experiments we were assessing Aryl hydrocarbon Receptor activation in bone marrow derived dendritic cells. Precursor cells are isolated with Lympholyte M from whole bone marrow suspensions and grown in the presence of GM-CSF for 5-7 days. We then use flow cytometry and RT-PCR to assess changes in dendritic cells after AhR activation.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Flow Cytometry

Starting Material

Cell suspension

Protocol Overview

Cells were stained with fluorochrome conjugated antibodies and collected with the FACSAriaII Flow cytometer.

Tips

Filter cell suspension immediately prior to collection

Results Summary

The FACSAria II Flow Cytometer is pretty bulky and analysis is relatively slow. The results are clean and consistent and the software is fairly navigable.

Features Summary

Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Software is fairly easy to navigate

The Bad

Clogs are a common issue with the smaller nozzles.

The Bottom Line

This machine is great for cell sorting, but slow if flow cytometry is its main use.

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