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Phagocytosis Assay, Zymosan Substrate

Phagocytosis Assay, Zymosan Substrate
  • Fully quantify phagocytosis with no manual cell counting
  • High-throughput 96-well format
  • Convenient quantitation in a standard microplate reader

NOTE: This assay is suitable only for adherent phagocytes. For suspension cells please use our Phagocytosis Assay Kits with E. coli substrate.

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CytoSelect™ 96-Well Phagocytosis Assay, Zymosan Substrate
Catalog Number
CBA-224
Size
96 assays
Detection
Colorimetric
Manual/Data Sheet Download
SDS Download
Price
$645.00
CytoSelect™ 96-Well Phagocytosis Assay, Zymosan Substrate
Catalog Number
CBA-224-5
Size
5 x 96 assays
Detection
Colorimetric
Manual/Data Sheet Download
SDS Download
Price
$2,795.00
Product Details

Phagocytosis can be assayed by measuring the engulfment of a cell "substrate". The most common substrates used in phagocytosis assays are erythrocytes (RBCs) and zymosan particles. However, traditional assays require tedious cell counting under a microscope.

Our CytoSelect™ 96-Well Phagocytosis Assay, Zymosan Substrate provides a more accurate, user-friendly, high-throughput alternative to the standard phagocytosis assay. The assay may be adapted for use with 24-well or 48-well plates.

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