Laser Capture Microdissection Instrument Is Rapid and Precise

The open-architecture microdissection system is built upon an inverted research grade microscope and combines infrared (IR) laser-enabled laser capture microdissection (LCM) and ultraviolet (UV) laser cutting in a single modular instrument, offering scientists superior speed, precision, and flexibility.

The Arcturus laser capture instrument utilizes the Nikon TE2000U and is completely modular and fully upgradeable, allowing the system utility to expand as research requirements grow and microdissection technologies emerge.

The Arcturus instrument employs Molecular Devices', (Sunnyvale, CA, USA) LCM technology and, combined with the system's automated image archiving, enables scientists to maintain sample custody at all times, taking the guesswork out of microdissection. Optional high-intensity halogen illumination enables phase contrast and differential interference contrast (DIC), making the system ideal for live-cell applications. The available microscope port also enables system modification for alternate applications, with potential add-ons, such as optical trap laser tweezers, for high-precision micromanipulation of microscopic particles, or an additional camera for high-resolution imaging. The intuitive software and ergonomic user interface have been designed to make microdissection simple and straightforward.

Varshal Dave, director of marketing for LCM and Microarray Systems at Molecular Devices, said, Arcturus is the first modular, upgradeable LCM instrument with a unique infrared capture and UV laser cutting in one system. This system offers scientists the broadest scientific applicability in the microdissection market, while maintaining the ease-of-use and performance our customers have come to expect. As with all of our previous LCM instrument offerings, the Arcturus system documents the entire microdissection process from start to finish, enabling the tracking of captured samples. Furthermore, the Arcturus offers scientists additional flexibility by allowing them to utilize any type of sample preparation slide type, which is not offered with other commercial instruments. We are extremely excited about the benefits the Arcturus will provide to our microdissection customers.

Molecular Devices is a supplier of high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems. Molecular Devices' systems and consumables enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to leverage advances in genomics and proteomics. The company's solutions are based on its advanced core technologies that integrate its expertise in engineering, molecular and cell biology, and chemistry.





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