Principle and Research Application Manual of Flow Cytometry

Author: Rémo Nú?ez (Switzerland)
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is one of the "Biological Laboratory Series" publications. Flow cytometry is a high-tech technique commonly used in life science and medical research for rapid quantitative analysis and sorting of single cells or other biological particles. From a practical perspective, the book concisely introduces the characteristics of new flow cytometers and common data analysis methods, with a focus on the latest advancements in flow cytometry applications. These applications include traditional fields such as cell ploidy analysis and cell cycle determination, as well as specialized applications like tumor cell surface feature research, immunophenotyping, and dendritic cell function determination, providing a clear introductory guide for beginners.
What makes this book particularly valuable is its detailed discussion of the latest applications and case studies of flow cytometry in medical clinical research fields, such as AIDS prevention and treatment, sperm quantification and motility analysis, parasitic drug reactions, and cytotoxicity research, as well as in cutting-edge life science areas and preclinical trials, including gene transfer efficiency and cytotoxicity evaluation. These topics significantly expand the application scope of flow cytometry, offering important and practical references for researchers proficient in flow cytometers to explore new research directions.
This book is an indispensable guide for researchers, experimental technicians, and university students engaged in life science and medical research, including cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, immunology, hematology, parasitology, andrology, AIDS prevention and treatment, and gene therapy.