Mass cytometry
Mass Cytometry couples the single cell high-speed analysis associated with flow cytometry with the ability of atomic mass spectrometry to resolve up to a theoretical limit 100 different metal probes with minimal signal overlap. CyTOF technology currently allows the simultaneous quantification of up to fifty cell surface and intracellular antigens at the single cell level.
In contrast to flow cytometry, antibodies are labelled with stable transition element isotopes to stain cellular epitopes. There are three key advantages over fluorescence-based single cell platforms: 1) avoidance of autofluorescence signals from troublesome cells and tissues; 2) fast panel design capabilities as all antibodies are introduced at once; 3) ease of barcoding to multiplex samples in large scale acquisitions.
Equipment
We have a range of panels designed for human and murine cells ranging from lymphoid, myeloid and stromal cells, ready to adapt to your research needs.
Support
Conjugation of new antibodies is easy and panels can be personalised fast. Samples can be stained remotely and transported to our Facility after staining. The ease of panel design and personalisation makes the validation of single cell transcriptomics at the protein level fast, reliable and affordable. No lengthy optimisations of panels one fluorochrome at the time!
Coupled with powerful high dimensional analysis software, mass cytometry allows the comprehensive phenotyping of heterogeneous cell populations combined with functional profiling of signalling and cytokine pathways active within individual single cells derived from human and murine blood and tissues. We offer assistance with analysis performance and training. Tissue imaging will be also available in the near future.
Publications
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Multidisciplinary evidence-based consensus statements on salvage surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer (International Centre for Recurrent head and neck Cancer).
Journal article
Williamson A. et al, (2025), J Natl Cancer Inst
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RIFINs displayed on malaria-infected erythrocytes bind KIR2DL1 and KIR2DS1.
Journal article
Sakoguchi A. et al, (2025), Nature
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Muscle Impairments in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Narrative Review
Journal article
Ireland A. et al, (2025), JBMR Plus
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A High-Resolution Atlas of the Brain Predicts Lineage and Birth Order Underly Neuronal Identity
Preprint
Allen AM. et al, (2025)
Publications
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Multidisciplinary evidence-based consensus statements on salvage surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer (International Centre for Recurrent head and neck Cancer).
Journal article
Williamson A. et al, (2025), J Natl Cancer Inst
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RIFINs displayed on malaria-infected erythrocytes bind KIR2DL1 and KIR2DS1.
Journal article
Sakoguchi A. et al, (2025), Nature
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Muscle Impairments in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Narrative Review
Journal article
Ireland A. et al, (2025), JBMR Plus
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A High-Resolution Atlas of the Brain Predicts Lineage and Birth Order Underly Neuronal Identity
Preprint
Allen AM. et al, (2025)
Booking and access
Please contact Claudia Monaco or David Ahern.