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We would like to introduce a case where the CelSorter "SH800S" was introduced for the bioethanol development in the Agri-Bio Division of Toyota Motor Corporation. The company has always recognized the importance of improving screening efficiency and evaluation methods through microbial breeding research. After using this product, the sensitivity adjustments that operators relied on are now guided by a wizard, resulting in less human variability and more stable data acquisition. [Case Overview] ■ Model Used: CelSorter "SH800S" ■ Main Application: Biomass research utilizing evolutionary breeding engineering *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study on the introduction of the spectral cell analyzer "ID7000" and the cell sorter "SH800S" to the Juntendo University School of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine. In this laboratory, the cell sorter is used to concentrate immune cells and other types. Additionally, the "ID7000," which is specialized for multi-color analysis, is utilized to elucidate various immune cell profiling, such as the mechanisms by which aging cells are removed. Furthermore, it is used for various applications, including the quantification of proteins inside and outside of endothelial cells and fibroblasts, as well as the detection of fluorescent dyes. 【Case Overview】 ■ Models Used - Spectral Cell Analyzer "ID7000" - Cell Sorter "SH800S" ■ Application: Analysis of markers related to aging cells *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where the "Cell Sorter SH800" was used at the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo. In this research lab, they are actively conducting research centered around the functional analysis of AIM. Previously, they were using a foreign-made cell sorter, but the setup was very cumbersome, causing significant difficulties. After using our product, they were surprised to find that "the operation is very easy to understand, and cell sorters have evolved to this extent." They also expressed a desire to extract RNA from the sorted cells and analyze the properties of the cells at the genetic level using sequencers and other tools. [Case Overview] ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter SH800 *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the "Spectral Cell Analyzer SA3800" used at Kyushu University, Institute of Medical Defense. It has been about a year since this product was purchased, and it has been used almost daily for ILC3 research. There have been almost no issues with the flow system, and even with an increase in fluorescent dyes, it has become easy to register spectral references. Additionally, unlike conventional optical filter-based flow cytometers, it has been able to detect the fluorescent spectrum of each individual cell in a tangible form. 【Case Overview】 ■ Model Used: Spectral Cell Analyzer SA3800 ■ Application: ILC3 Research *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the "Cell Sorter SH800" used at the Quantitative Life Science Research Institute of the University of Tokyo. This research institute is studying how IgA produced in the intestine interacts with the intestinal microbiota. The sorter is particularly useful for this research as it can fractionate fine areas. Unlike general devices, which require the purchase of dedicated software for analysis, this is not necessary with our sorter. Additionally, we received positive feedback regarding the ability to change the sample line. [Case Overview] ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter SH800 ■ Main Application: Used to determine which bacteria IgA binds to. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the "Cell Sorter SH800S" used at the Johns Hopkins University Department of Cell and Molecular Medicine. In research on the maturation of cardiomyocytes, it was necessary to demonstrate that the cultured cells were truly mature cells. Therefore, using this product, we sorted in vitro human and mouse cardiomyocytes on a plate based on the expression of GFP and RFP introduced into iPS cell lines, and compared them with in vivo adult cardiomyocytes. Various functional assays and genomic assays were conducted on these cells, demonstrating that they were equivalent to genuine mature cells. [Case Overview] ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter SH800S ■ Main Application: Modeling congenital heart muscle abnormalities using stem cells *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the "Cell Sorter SH800S" used at the Hokkaido University Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere. At this center, it is used for research on isolating primordial germ cells. In developmental biology research that deals with cellular levels, many experimental systems require skilled techniques, and ensuring reproducibility has been one of the challenges. It took time to be able to isolate primordial germ cells, but now we are able to conduct highly reproducible analyses. 【Case Summary】 ■Model Used: Cell Sorter SH800S ■Main Application: Developmental engineering research applying the concept of "grafting" to fish. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

To the Vanderbilt University Medical/Vaccine Center, We would like to introduce a case study of the use of the "Cell Sorter SH800S." This center is working to secure effective medical measures in response to global virus outbreaks. Previously, handling a cell sorter required a higher level of specialized knowledge. However, when using this product, it is not necessarily required to have a dedicated operator for equipment operation, and researchers with significant chemical insights can be transformed into experts, even if they are not fully specialized in flow cytometry. [Case Overview] ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter SH800S ■ Main Application: Efforts to prevent pandemics through infection defense antibody therapy *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the "Spectral Cell Analyzer SA3800" used at Kanazawa University, Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Immunology, WPI Nano Life Science Institute. The institute uses the analyzer 3 to 4 times a week to screen target cells from a large number of candidate cells. They have used various flow cytometers in the past, but with the need to measure a large number of samples, they have been able to achieve regular stirring and efficiently obtain quantitative data. [Case Overview] ■ Model Used: Spectral Cell Analyzer SA3800 ■ Main Applications - Screening of ligands for immune receptors - Detection of markers in extracellular vesicles *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of KOTAI Biotechnology Co., Ltd. using the "Cell Sorter MA900." With this product, immune cells are sorted from peripheral blood and then barcoded using the Chromium Controller (10× Genomics) for NGS library preparation, enabling gene expression analysis at the single-cell level. In terms of operation, it is clear at a glance by looking at the wizard. Even researchers who are beginners with cell sorters can actively use it from the first day after just one explanation. 【Case Overview】 ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter MA900 ■ Main Application: Single-cell sorting for gene analysis using AI technology *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the "Cell Sorter SH800S" used by the Department of Pharmacy and Medical Pharmacy at Doshisha Women's University. In research on fat culture induction, it is used as a routine task to distinguish between epithelial cells and mesenchymal cells. It has also been confirmed that when rosiglitazone is added, there are changes in the activation of CD36 to determine whether fat culture induction has occurred in RSP. Additionally, it is used in experiments with a newly developed EMT/MET dual reporter plasmid and a Fucci reporter to monitor the progression of the cell cycle. 【Case Overview】 ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter SH800S ■ Application: Analysis of expression patterns of cancer stem cell markers using EMT reporters *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where the "Cell Sorter SH800S" was used at Shizuoka Prefectural University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Our research focuses on sex differences in medicine related to drug therapy and cardiotoxicity caused by drug administration. To this end, we have established iPS cells from male and female dizygotic twins and are conducting research to develop methods for detecting gender differences and throughput systems for drug discovery. In the course of our research, we are committed to collecting single cells to observe the variability of individual cells, and our product has been instrumental in this process. 【Case Overview】 ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter SH800S ■ Application: Single Cell Analysis *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We spoke with the Research and Education Support Center at Kyushu University Graduate School of Agriculture, which uses the "Cell Sorter SH800." The technical staff at the center are engaged in support operations divided into units such as the Life Science Unit and the Animal Science Unit. Regarding our support, those who use it infrequently sometimes forget the procedures, but they found the "video tutorials" helpful during those times, and they expressed gratitude for the efficiency it brings to their support. [Case Overview] ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter SH800 ■ Purpose: Common use equipment supporting the needs of various departments at Kyushu University *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the "Cell Sorter MA900" used at the Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Biomedical Sciences. The institute primarily uses it for the purpose of "isolating only the target cells that are materials for experiments." Applications include single-cell sorting of leukemia cells into 96/384 well plates and confirming the anti-tumor effects of cBAF inhibitors (preparation of samples for genetic analysis). [Case Overview] ■ Model Used: Cell Sorter MA900 ■ Applications - Confirmation of anti-tumor effects of cBAF inhibitors (preparation of samples for genetic analysis) - Single-cell sorting of leukemia cells into 96/384 well plates *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.