Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) Systems

Viability of the IR laser-enabled Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) technique has been shown for a variety of different cell types. The procedure is remarkably simple and robust and available exclusively with Molecular Devices Arcturus LCM instruments. Any Arcturus LCM system can be used, including the the enclosed and automated Veritas and the new, open and modular Arcturus^XT.  This LCM method is extraordinarily gentle and ideal for microdissection of single cells or small numbers of cells. The Arcturus^XT and Veritas microdissection instruments each combine LCM and UV laser cutting for ultimate microdissection flexibility.

Simple four-step process to capture cells and recover biomolecules. After locating the cells of interest, a CapSure Cap is placed over the target area. Pulsing the laser through the cap causes the thermoplastic film to form a thin protrusion that bridges the gap between the cap and tissue and adheres to the target cell. Lifting of the cap removes the target cell(s) now attached to the cap.

Complete System for Microgenomics®

MDS Analytical Technologies combines Arcturus® Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM)
instruments and microgenomics reagents with Axon GenePix® microarray scanning
and analysis systems to give you the industry’s only complete solution for your genomic research requirements.

	Cell Identification		Tissue Preparation Kits HistoGene LCM Frozen HistoGene LCM Immunofluorescence
	Cell Selection		Microdissection Systems ArcturusXT CapSure Caps
	Purification		Extraction and Isolation Kits PicoPure DNA PicoPure RNA
	Amplification		Amplification Kits RiboAmp RNA
	Labeling and Analysis		Labeling Kits TURBO Labeling
	Analysis		Microarray acquisition and analysis GenePix scanners and software Acuity informatics software