Mass cytometry (CyTOF) Helios

Mass cytometry (CyTOF) is a cutting-edge technology that combines flow cytometry with mass spectrometry to enable high-dimensional single-cell analysis. Instead of fluorescent markers, CyTOF uses metal-tagged antibodies, eliminating spectral overlap and allowing the simultaneous detection of dozens of cellular markers with unparalleled resolution. This makes it a powerful tool for immunology, cancer research, and systems biology, providing deep insights into complex cell populations. Our Cytometry Unit offers operator-assisted Helios services.

The Helios is a modern mass cytometer that quantifies cell-associated heavy metals using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. With an analytical range of 75-209 Dalton, it provides users with 135 detection channels that can simultaneously resolve multiple elemental probes at high acquisition rates. Superior mass resolution provides researchers with the ability to differentiate adjacent peaks.