CYTOQUBE Light-Sheet Microplate Cytometer

C15200-01RGBU

CYTOQUBE is a Light-Sheet Microplate Cytometer that performs high-speed fluorescence imaging and analysis for both 2D and 3D cell-cultured samples. It is capable of scanning 1536, 384 and 96 well microplates, acquiring whole-well 3D fluorescence images.

During the image acquisition process, fluorescence intensity and 3D morphological information of the objects (cells, spheroids, or organoids) are analyzed, and the results are displayed upon completion of the scan.

Three key features

CYTOQUBE has the following three features

  • High-throughput
  • Simple scanning and analysis settings
  • Enhanced realism and accuracy in 3D fluorescent imaging

These features contribute to the promotion of translational research and increase the efficiency of drug screening, toxicology, and safety assessment.

Rapid scanning speed

Acquire whole-well and whole-plate fluorescence images within a few minutes per color, regardless of plate format (1536, 384, 96 wells) or sample depth.

Parallel processing for scanning and analysis

The parallel processing of fluorescence image construction and image analysis has significantly shortened the time from scan start to data analysis result output.

Easy setting

The settings have been simplified to make it easy to use. Unnecessary settings such as 'focus adjustment' or 'exposure time adjustment' are not included. The optimal sensitivity can be set automatically with the Navigation Scan function. Additionally, you can save the entire process from scanning to result display as a protocol file, making it easy to reproduce scanning and analysis conditions.

Intuitive user interface

Settings required for image analysis can be set intuitively, as necessary settings are summarized for each application.

Complete scanning & analysis software in one package

A single software can be used to check 2D/3D fluorescence images of each well, calculate EC50/IC50, create various graphs, identify hit wells, and generate simple reports.

3D fluorescent image display

Scatter plots & gate settings

Hit-well identification

Real-time background separation

Background fluorescence, derived from autofluorescence of the culture medium or fluorescent dyes in the solution, and fluorescence from the sample are separated from the acquired XZ tomographic fluorescence images, in real-time, effectively removing only the background fluorescence in three dimensions.

 

A549 cells cultured with DMEM medium, containing serum and fluorescent dye, were measured both in a fluorescence microscope and with CYTOQUBE to compare the images.

Fluorescent dyes: Annexin-V-Alexa Fluor 488

Real-time background separation OFF

Real-time background separation ON

Seamless 3D fluorescent images

In a typical confocal microscope, multiple 2D XY images at different depths are acquired to construct a 3D fluorescence image. To obtain more accurate 3D information, a larger number of image acquisitions are required.

CYTOQUBE consistently provides seamless 3D fluorescence images using Zyncscan technology, ensuring precise 3D information without the need for extensive image acquisition.

Mini Application note

Explanation of the advantages of light-sheet acquisition and example of high-throughput 3D fluorescence imaging and analysis.

Explanation of a case where 3D fluorescence imaging and analysis of live cells seeded in a 1536-well microplate was achieved in just 16 minutes.

Specifications

Product name CYTOQUBE Light-Sheet Microplate Cytometer
Type number C15200-01RGBU
Scanning method High-speed 3D fluorescence measurement method using light-sheet illumination (Zyncscan)
Excitation laser Select from 405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm and 637 nm (up to 4 types can be selected)
Fluorescence filter Select from 458 nm, 531 nm, 600 nm and 680 nm (up to 6 sets can be installed)
Imaging device Scientific CMOS image sensor
Image resolution 2.75 μm (X) × 2.75 μm (Y) × 6.215 μm (Z)
Maximum observable height*1 400 μm
Focus Focus free (Zyncscan)
Microplate 1536, 384, 96 well microplates (SBS standard format)
Temperature setting range +30 °C to +45 °C (ambient temperature: +25 °C)
CO2 concentration monitoring range 0 % to 10 % (with CO2 inlet)
Barcode reader 1D barcode (reading position: both sides of the short side of the microplate)*2
Power supply AC 100 V to AC 240 V
Power consumption Approx. 700 VA
Ambient operating temperature +20 °C to +30 °C
Ambient operating humidity 30 % to 80 % (with no condensation)

*1 Height from the bottom of the well when the flatness of the bottom of the microplate is ± 50 μm in the short side direction

*2 1536, 384 and 96 plates less than 9.5 mm thick may not read properly.

* For automation function, please contact our sales representatives.

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