Service Centre category(ies)
Cell Analysis / Flow Cytometry
Description of the Service Centre
The AFCU provides investigators with equipment for acquisition and analysis of flow cytometric data and for cell sorting from single cell suspension using fluorescence. Furthermore, the AFCU gives training and consulting for researchers that intend to use flow cytometry in their projects; and helps analyzing and interpreting data. A number of applications, including the multicolour analysis of cell phenotype, gene expression, membrane potential, cell cycle, among others, can be performed.
Service Centre web address
http://www.ibmc.up.pt/research/research-facilities/advanced-flow-cytometry-unit
Contact person's name
Catarina Leitão
Contact person's e-mail
catarina.leitao@ibmc.up.pt
Contact person's telephone
+351 226 074 900
Service
cell sorting
Available for external use?
Yes
Comments
equipment: FACS Aria I - 2 lasers (488nm and 633nm) and allows the simultaneous analysis up to 9 parameters.
Service
Cell analysis
Available for external use?
Yes
Comments
equipment: FACS Calibur - 2 laser (488nm and 633nm) flow cytometer. FACS Calibur can measure up to 6 parameters (FSC, SSC and 4 fluorescence parameters) FACS Canto II - 3 laser flow cytometer (405nm, 488nm and 633nm). FACS Canto II can measure up to