Cytometric Analysis of Cell Phenotype and Function - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521660297 ISBN 13: 9780521660297

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2001

Synopsis

Flow cytometry and laser scanning cytometry are increasingly used in clinical and research settings due to improvements in instrument design and computing power and the increased availability of fluorescent agents. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and clinical applications of these techniques in the assessment of cell phenotype and function. With an emphasis on clinical relevance, the book presents the principles and potential of cytometry in the analysis of phenomena including cell-mediated cytotoxicity, metabolic burst, phagocytosis, cell-cell aggregation, receptor shedding, and apoptosis. The volume guides the reader through data interpretation, quality control procedures, pitfalls, and problems.

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Book Description

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and clinical applications of flow cytometry and laser scanning cytometry in the assessment of cell phenotype and function. Guidance is given on data interpretation, quality control procedures, pitfalls and problems. All chapters contain detailed protocols from leading authorities in the field with extensive practical experience. This is an essential handbook and reference for clinicians and biomedical research scientists in the use of these techniques to assess cell phenotype and function, and the interpretation of the results from such analyses.

Review

"...well written...This book is intended as a theoretical and practical guide to the use of flow cytometry and laser scanning cytometry. It should be quite useful for anyone doing research in these areas." Doody's Notes

"In brief, Cytometric analysis of cell phenotype and function is an up-to-date book that is useful for everybody working in the cytometry field, as well as for those with a more general interest in biomedical sciences." Nature Cell Biology

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521660297
• ISBN 13: 9780521660297
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 430
• Editor: McCarthy Desmond A., Macey Marion G.