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From: A novel method for downstream characterization of breast cancer circulating tumor cells following CellSearch isolation

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Overview of the method. Enriched CTCs were collected after CellSearch analysis using the Profile or Epithelial cell kit. The solution containing CTCs and leukocytes was placed in a magnetic tray. Following incubation, the non-adherent solvent was removed and the ferrofluid-attached cells were re-suspended in a smaller volume of PBS, thus permitting further enrichment. This solution was dropped and fixed on a glass slide before subsequent staining according to protocols 1 or 2. Visualization is possible with a fluorescence or bright-field microscope, depending on the staining method applied. (Drawing of magnetic stand reprinted with permission from IFI CLAIMS Patent Services.)

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