Reliable and Multi-Functional Reader for Bacterial Growth and Quantitative Assays

March 27, 2025

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The Scripps Research Institute
Immunology Microbiology
Postdoctoral Researcher

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Company:

Agilent Technologies

Product Name:

Cytation™ 5 Imaging Reader

Catalog Number:

Cytation 5

The BioTek Cytation 5 Imaging Reader was used to conduct high-throughput bacterial growth assays, as well as to quantify nucleic acids and proteins and perform various colorimetric assays. The main objective of the study was to assess the physiological responses of Enterococcus faecium under different genetic and environmental conditions, focusing on clarifying the functional roles of specific genes related to the cell wall.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Used for bacterial growth monitoring (OD600), protein and DNA estimation, and other endpoint colorimetric assays in 96-well format.

Tips

Use plate sealing films for long-term bacterial growth monitoring to prevent evaporation. OD600 readings are accurate and reproducible. Pre-warm the instrument for consistent results.

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Summary

The Good

Excellent for tracking bacterial growth in real-time. Supports a variety of biochemical and colorimetric assays. Reliable temperature control and fast read times. Versatile detection modes (absorbance and fluorescence).

The Bad

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The Bottom Line

The Cytation 5 is a robust and flexible platform for bacterial growth assays and quantitative biochemical analyses. Its multimode capabilities make it an invaluable asset in microbiology and molecular biology workflows.

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