Antibodies 101: Flow Cytometry
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...contain a mix of cells including granulocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes. Due to differences in size and...separate into distinct populations of monocytes, lymphocytes and granulocytes in a plot of forward scatter (FSC...and fluorescent light sources. Visible light illuminates each cell as it passes through and scatters in...intensity of events. Since intensity positively correlates with expression, the further the shift of a cell...staining is quicker than indirect staining and eliminates potential non-specific staining that may arise...through the cell membrane. Formaldehyde fixation creates cross-links between lysine residues thus preserving...subset of cells. During FACS, the sample stream oscillates to generate droplets that are charged as they...