Author : Desmond A. McCarthy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521660297
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)
Book Synopsis Cytometric Analysis of Cell Phenotype and Function by : Desmond A. McCarthy
Download or read book Cytometric Analysis of Cell Phenotype and Function written by Desmond A. McCarthy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flow cytometry and laser scanning cytometry are increasingly used in clinical and research settings due to improvements in instrument design and computing power and the increased availability of fluorescent agents. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and clinical applications of these techniques in the assessment of cell phenotype and function. With an emphasis on clinical relevance, the book presents the principles and potential of cytometry in the analysis of phenomena including cell-mediated cytotoxicity, metabolic burst, phagocytosis, cell-cell aggregation, receptor shedding, and apoptosis. The volume guides the reader through data interpretation, quality control procedures, pitfalls, and problems.