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FLUORESCENCE-ACTIVATED CELL SORTER [2 records]

Record 1 2013-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

An automated instrument that separates cell populations labeled with fluorescent antibodies or other fluorescent label.

OBS

The sample stream is broken up into droplets which are electrostatically charged and deflected into different collecting tubes depending on the measured fluorescence of the droplets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Appareil permettant de trier différents types de cellules ou par extension des particules subcellulaires. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

OBS

trieur de cellules; élutriateur : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR.

OBS

trieur de cellules : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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Record 2 1998-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
DEF

An instrument used to separate cells that fluoresce from those that do not, as they pass through a narrow orifice.

OBS

Cells may be bound to a specific fluorescein-conjugated antibody to facilitate their separation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Immunologie
DEF

Appareil qui permet, grâce à un rayon laser, de trier les cellules marquées par des substances fluorescentes.

Spanish

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