Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces New Synaptogenesis Kit for Simple and Reliable Cell-Based Image Analysis
28th August 2009
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced the availability of the Thermo Scientific Cellomics Synaptogenesis High Content Screening (HCS) Reagent Kit, the latest addition to its range of Cellomics HCS reagent kits. The kit enables simultaneous detection of neuronal population, neurite, pre-synaptic vesicle, post-synaptic puncta and synapse using a fixed end-point assay that is based on immunofluorescence detection in cells grown on standard high-density microplates.
The Thermo Scientific Cellomics Synaptogenesis HCS reagent kit has been specifically designed to enable drug discovery and systems biology researchers to uniquely measure synaptic function utilizing the full benefit of a sophisticated new technology in high-content cell-based image analysis.
Offering simplicity and streamlined preparation of quality samples in the laboratory, the kit has been optimized with a Thermo Scientific ArrayScan HCS reader that uses the Neuronal Profiling BioApplication software module to identify the synapse measured by colocalization of the pre-synaptic marker with the post-synaptic marker.
The Thermo Scientific Synaptogenesis kit has been validated in cellular imaging assays for reliable and reproducible results and it works on all HCS platforms, offering flexibility in end-user instrumentation. In addition to HCS instruments, cells labeled by the kit reagents can be viewed and analyzed by other fluorescence microscopes. The kit also saves valuable research time because it requires no optimization of assay development.
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a range of fully integrated cellular imaging solutions that includes imaging technologies, fluorescent reagents, engineered cells, image analysis software, data management, automation, informatics and bioinformatics tools. Thermo Scientific Cellomics HCS reagent kits provide easy-to-use, validated kits with methods and reagents to prepare imaging-quality samples.
For more information on the Thermo Scientific Cellomics range of products, please call 1-800-432-4091. Alternatively, please visit www.thermo.com/hcs.
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have approximately 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. The Thermo Scientific brand represents a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.
For further press information please contact: Eleanor CallanMonk, The Scott Partnership, 1 Whiteside, Station Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire CW4 8AA, United Kingdom Tel: + 44 1477 539 539 Fax: +44 1477 539 540 E-mail:
cellular@scottpr.com
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Offering simplicity and streamlined preparation of quality samples in the laboratory, the kit has been optimized with a Thermo Scientific ArrayScan HCS reader that uses the Neuronal Profiling BioApplication software module to identify the synapse measured by colocalization of the pre-synaptic marker with the post-synaptic marker.
The Thermo Scientific Synaptogenesis kit has been validated in cellular imaging assays for reliable and reproducible results and it works on all HCS platforms, offering flexibility in end-user instrumentation. In addition to HCS instruments, cells labeled by the kit reagents can be viewed and analyzed by other fluorescence microscopes. The kit also saves valuable research time because it requires no optimization of assay development.
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a range of fully integrated cellular imaging solutions that includes imaging technologies, fluorescent reagents, engineered cells, image analysis software, data management, automation, informatics and bioinformatics tools. Thermo Scientific Cellomics HCS reagent kits provide easy-to-use, validated kits with methods and reagents to prepare imaging-quality samples.
For more information on the Thermo Scientific Cellomics range of products, please call 1-800-432-4091. Alternatively, please visit www.thermo.com/hcs.
Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have approximately 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. The Thermo Scientific brand represents a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.
For further press information please contact: Eleanor CallanMonk, The Scott Partnership, 1 Whiteside, Station Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire CW4 8AA, United Kingdom Tel: + 44 1477 539 539 Fax: +44 1477 539 540 E-mail:
cellular@scottpr.com
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