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Cell sorter, fluorescence-activated — A flow cytometer (a scientific instrument used to measure the characteristics of individual cells) that is modified for the purpose of separating (sorting) cells based on the amount of light (fluorescence) emitted by each cell. The abbreviation… … Medical dictionary
Cell synchronization — Cell Synchronization. Synchronization literally means to make two or more things happen exactly simultaneously. For instance, two or more watches can be synchronized to show exactly the same time.The cells at different stages of the cell cycle in … Wikipedia
Fluorescence — Fluorescent minerals emit visible light when exposed to ultraviolet light Fluorescence is the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation of a different wavelength.[1] It is a form of luminescence.… … Wikipedia
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Myosatellite cell — For the glial progenitor cells, see Satellite cell (glial). Myosatellite cell Latin myosatellitocytus Code TH H2.00.05.2.01020 Myosatellite cells or satellite cells are small mononuclear progenitor cells with virtually no cytoplasm found in… … Wikipedia
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Flow cytometry — Analysis of a marine sample of photosynthetic picoplankton by flow cytometry showing three different populations (Prochlorococcus, Synechococcus, and picoeukaryotes) Flow cytometry (abbreviated: FCM) is a technique for counting and examining… … Wikipedia
Chemical biology — is a scientific discipline spanning the fields of chemistry and biology that involves the application of chemical techniques and tools, often compounds produced through synthetic chemistry, to the study and manipulation of biological systems.… … Wikipedia
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Basophil activation — Allergic symptoms are caused by an initial systemic histamine release by activated basophiles and mast cells, that may lead to shock with laryngeal edema, lower airway obstruction and hypotension. This is why basophiles are considered with mast… … Wikipedia
