SiriusXT manufactures the SXT100, a soft x-ray microscope that enables high-resolution, 3D imaging of whole hydrated cells up to 15μm thick without the need for stains or contrast agents. This technology provides researchers with quantitative insights into subcellular structures, enhancing the understanding of cellular organization in its native state.
Funding
$9.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional cell imaging techniques often require invasive sample preparation, such as staining or the addition of contrast agents, which can alter or damage the cell's native state. High-resolution 3D imaging of whole, hydrated cells is challenging, limiting the ability to study subcellular structures in their natural environment. Existing methods may also lack the resolution needed to quantitatively analyze subcellular organization.
Solution
SiriusXT offers the SXT100, a soft x-ray microscope that enables high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging of whole, hydrated cells without the need for stains or contrast agents. The SXT100 allows researchers to visualize and quantify subcellular structures in their native state, providing insights into cellular organization and function. The microscope uses a laser-produced plasma source to generate soft x-rays, which are then focused onto the cell sample using patented, self-healing optics. This technology enables imaging of cells up to 15μm thick at resolutions up to 40 nm.
Target Audience
The primary users are cell biologists, researchers in structural biology, and other scientists who need high-resolution 3D imaging of whole cells in their native state.
Features
- High-resolution 3D imaging of whole, hydrated cells
- No stains or contrast agents required, preserving the native state of the cell
- Laser-produced plasma source for generating soft x-rays
- Patented, self-healing optics for collecting, filtering, and focusing x-rays
- Quantitative analysis of subcellular structures
- Imaging of cells up to 15μm thick
- Resolution up to 40 nm