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Non-invasive Label-free Cytometry Based on Laser Light Scattering Technique
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- Author / Creator
- Wan, Yu
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A non-invasive label-free cytometry technique has been developed and advanced. This laser light scattering technique, alternative to the conventional fluorescent-activated flow cytometry (FACS) using biomarkers, identifies a micro scale particle or biological cell based on its two-dimensional scattered laser light patterns. Patterns have been obtained in three directions: forward, side and backward, and two different wavelengths (green and red) illumination. In this thesis, the label-free cytometry technique was first used to study different sizes of spherical and non-spherical beads, and then non-treated and staurosporine-treated SH-SY5Y cells. The experimental results from the spherical beads were compared to Mie theory. To analyze the patterns from the cells, pattern classification and recognition based on angle distribution method and finding local maximum method have been applied. Preliminary experiment with a capillary tube as well as particles scattering in a droplet which could help the design of practical cytometers have been carried out.
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- Graduation date
- Fall 2018
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- Type of Item
- Thesis
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- Degree
- Master of Science
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