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  The states of individual cells and the interactions between cells have a significant impact on phenomena (such as disease states) that occur within the body. Clarifying such phenomena requires observing individual cells to determine their sizes, internal structures and other characteristics, as well as observing large numbers of cells to see the dispersion of the number of cells with individual characteristics.
  Flow cytometry (FCM) is the technology used for individually observing large numbers of cells. The instruments that use this technology for measurement are called flow cytometers.
  A flow cytometer observes each cell of a lined-up flow of by using laser light and fluorescent dyes, analyzing cell characteristics quickly and with a high level of sensitivity. Various cell measurements require monoclonal antibodies¹ labeled with fluorescent dyes. Flow cytometers are used in various domains. They are used in the clinical domain for clinical tests such as those conducted in hospitals. In the research domain, they are used in basic research (such as cancer and regenerative medicine) performed by universities and companies. Flow cytometers are also used in the industrial domain, for quality control in agriculture, fishing and food production.

  Sysmex is a comprehensive manufacturer that conducts research and development, manufacturing, sales, and service and support of diagnostic instruments, reagents and software. We welcomed Sysmex Partec, a pioneer in FCM technology that possesses many years of accumulated expertise, into the Group in September 2013. Together, we have engaged in the development of new flow cytometers for the clinical, research and industrial domains.
  The RF-500 flow cytometer offers quality levels equivalent to those of clinical diagnostic instruments, which realize low cost and space-saving design. We plan to launch this flow cytometer in May 2017. At the same time, we plan to introduce approximately 1,400 monoclonal antibodies, centering on human CD markers².
  Prior to launch, we will be exhibiting the RF-500 flow cytometer with the Molecular Biology Society of Japan and the Japanese Society for Immunology.

  Going forward, Sysmex plans to leverage the academic information that Sysmex Partec has accumulated in Europe, and to enhance our product lineup, thereby establishing a flow cytometer business in the research and industrial domains.  


Overview of Exhibitions

  The 39th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan