BennuBio is developing the Velocyt®, a large particle flow cytometer that analyzes samples ranging from microliter to milliliter volumes, including single cells and 3D structures, with significantly reduced processing time. This technology eliminates the need for washing and enrichment steps, preserving sample integrity while delivering analysis rates 10 to 100 times faster than traditional methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional flow cytometry methods require extensive sample preparation, including washing and enrichment steps, which can damage or alter the sample and are time-consuming. Current methods also struggle to analyze large particles and 3D structures efficiently, limiting their applicability in areas like spheroid and organoid research.
Solution
BennuBio's Velocyt® is a large-particle flow cytometer that significantly accelerates sample analysis while preserving sample integrity. The system analyzes samples ranging from microliter to milliliter volumes, accommodating both single cells and 3D structures. By eliminating the need for washing and enrichment steps, the Velocyt® streamlines workflows and reduces the risk of sample alteration. The technology achieves analysis rates 10 to 100 times faster than traditional methods, enabling high-throughput analysis of complex biological samples.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes researchers and scientists in fields such as drug discovery, toxicology, and regenerative medicine who work with cell-based assays, 3D cell cultures, and other large particle samples.
Features
- High-throughput analysis of large particles and 3D structures, including spheroids and organoids
- Sample volume flexibility, ranging from microliters to milliliters
- Gentle processing that preserves sample physiology and viability
- Elimination of washing and enrichment steps for streamlined workflows
- Analysis rates 10 to 100 times faster than traditional flow cytometry
- Returns undiluted, intact samples for further analysis