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Advanced multiplexed analysis with the FlowMetrix system

R J Fulton1, R L McDade, P L Smith

  • 1Luminex Corporation, Austin, TX 78727, USA. jfulton@luminexcorp.com

Clinical Chemistry
|September 23, 1997
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The FlowMetrix System enables simultaneous measurement of up to 64 analytes using microsphere-based flow cytometry. This platform supports multiplexed immunoassays and DNA sequence analysis for comprehensive biological research.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Flow cytometry is a powerful technique for cell analysis.
  • Multiplexed assays allow for simultaneous detection of multiple targets.
  • Existing platforms may have limitations in analyte throughput and assay flexibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the FlowMetrix System, a novel platform for multiplexed flow cytometric analysis.
  • To demonstrate the system's capability for simultaneous measurement of up to 64 analytes.
  • To showcase its application in diverse biological assays.

Main Methods:

  • The FlowMetrix System integrates a benchtop flow cytometer with a PC-based digital signal processing unit.
  • It utilizes 64 distinct sets of fluorescent microspheres, each modified with specific reactive components (antigens, antibodies, oligonucleotides).

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  • The system performs real-time data processing for simultaneous analysis of multiple independent reactions.

    • Main Results:

    • The system successfully performed qualitative and quantitative immunoassays for multiple serum proteins.
    • It was applied in both capture and competitive inhibition immunoassay formats.
    • DNA sequence analysis was achieved using multiplexed competitive hybridization with 16 sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes.

    Conclusions:

    • The FlowMetrix System offers a high-throughput solution for multiplexed flow cytometric analysis.
    • It provides a versatile platform for both immunoassays and nucleic acid analysis.
    • This technology enhances the efficiency and scope of biological research through simultaneous analyte measurement.