Bio-Rad Laboratories StarBright Dyes for spectral flow cytometry

Bio-Rad Laboratories is releasing its latest range of StarBright Dyes, designed to provide greater choice and flexibility for spectral flow cytometry in immunology research.

Conjugated to highly validated immunology antibodies against 46 markers found in common immunological samples, including 13 brand new markers, the dye range has been developed specifically for use in spectral flow cytometry. The dyes are said to exhibit unique spectra and maximal emission peaks, making them suitable for multiplexing panels.

The dyes are designed to provide high brightness and feature narrow excitation and emission profiles, offering researchers more options for panel design with minimised spreading and increased resolution. They can be easily incorporated into new and existing experiments and are compatible with the Bio-Rad ZE5 Cell Analyzer, as well as most other flow cytometers, cell sorters and spectral instruments.

The range provides users with more options when designing spectral flow cytometry panels, allowing for novel dye combinations and the creation of larger multicolour panels of increased complexity. The first dye in the series, StarBright UltraViolet700 (SBUV700), is now available, marking the start of a broader rollout over the coming months.