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Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry

Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry

Characterize tumor-infiltrating immune populations with high-parameter spectral analysis

Quantify immune cell frequencies, activation states, and functional markers in tumor tissue using validated multi-color panels optimized for syngeneic and humanized mouse models.

Understanding the Immune Landscape of Your Tumor Model

Clinical data show that only some patients respond to immune-modulating drugs, making it essential to characterize the immune landscape during preclinical development. Flow cytometry enables comprehensive profiling of tumor-infiltrating immune populations—identifying which cells are present, their activation status, and how they change in response to therapy. Our spectral flow cytometry platform delivers up to 35-marker panels from a single sample, providing the resolution needed to dissect complex immune responses.


In Vivo Integration

Flow cytometry immunophenotyping is available as an endpoint readout for any syngeneic or humanized mouse model study. Combine with:

  • Multiplex MSD: Cytokine/chemokine quantification from the same tumor samples
  • Immunohistochemistry: Visualize immune cell localization in tumor architecture
  • In vitro IO assays: Correlate in vivo immune changes with mechanistic in vitro data

How It Works

Instrumentation

Sony ID7000 Spectral Analyzer

Maximize data from limited tumor samples with a ready to use 27-color panel in a single run. Comprehensive immune profiling without splitting precious tissue across multiple tubes—critical when sample material is scarce or irreplaceable.

BD FACS Aria Fusion

Isolate purified immune populations for downstream functional assays or client shipment. When your study requires sorted T cells, NK cells, or tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes for additional analysis, we deliver viable cells ready for use.

BD FACS Aria III

Obtain specific immune subsets from complex samples for mechanistic studies. Ideal when you need purified populations for gene expression analysis, ex vivo culture, or orthogonal validation of flow findings.

Beckman Coulter MoFlo Astrios EQ

Efficiently sort multiple rare populations from a single sample when material is limited. Six-way sorting capability means fewer runs and less sample loss when isolating several cell types simultaneously.

MACSQuant® Analyzer 10

Standardized, reproducible analysis across large cohort studies. Automated sample handling minimizes run-to-run variability when comparing treatment groups across dozens of animals or timepoints.

BD Fortessa

Standardized, highly reproducible immune‑profiling across large cohort studies. A broad selection of validated staining panels is available, enabling consistent data generation across experiments, study sites, and time points.

Frequently asked questions

How many markers can you run in a single panel?

Our Sony ID7000 spectral analyzer supports up to approximately 35 markers per panel, enabling comprehensive immune profiling from limited sample material

Can you create custom panels?

Yes. We offer four validated ready-to-use panels, but can develop custom panels targeting specific populations or markers relevant to your mechanism of action.

What sample types can be analyzed?

We routinely analyze dissociated tumor tissues & organs, spleen, lymph nodes, and blood from mouse studies. Human PBMC analysis is also available for in vitro studies.

How does flow cytometry compare to IHC for immunophenotyping?

Flow cytometry quantifies immune cell frequencies and multi-marker phenotypes with high throughput. IHC visualizes spatial localization within tissue architecture. We often recommend both for comprehensive characterization.