MELVILLE, N.Y., June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Instruments Inc. (Nikon)
is expanding its AX series lineup with the introduction of the AX R
with NSPARC 2K software. This
solution provides maximum resolution performance across four times
the field of view. The expanded capabilities of the AX R with
NSPARC Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope contribute to
accelerated speed and efficiency of experiments across fundamental
biology, disease research, and drug development. The product will
be available on June 28.
The Nikon Spatial Array Confocal (NSPARC) detector, combined
with the AX R Confocal Microscope system, enables more precise
observations with extremely low noise and exceptionally sharp image
contrast. The newly updated software expands the observation range
by about four times*1 at the same magnification compared
with previous products. In addition, the image acquisition speed at
the same magnification is improved six-fold compared to a
traditional galvano scanner.
"With the introduction of this product, Nikon strives to empower
the scientific community to more efficiently research and
understand complex diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease,
as well as to assist research and development efforts in drug
discovery," said Tatsuya Yamaguchi,
Nikon Executive Officer and General Manager of Healthcare Business
Unit.
He went on to say, "Particularly, in diverse biotech subfields
such as gene therapy and cell therapy, it will be possible to track
the growth processes of cells and tissues within disease models
using high throughput and resolution. This new technology will also
assist in the understanding of cellular and tissue-level activity,
which is critical for assessing the efficacy and safety of novel
therapies."
To meet the ever-changing needs of the biological and biomedical
research community, Nikon continues to develop products that make
use of advanced optical technologies for the purpose of shedding
new light on cellular research, disease, and the development of new
therapies.
Release Overview
Product
Name
|
AX R with NSPARC 2K
Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope
|
Version
|
NIS-Elements C/C-ER Ver
6.02.03 Patch C2 or later
|
Release
Date
|
June 28,
2024
|
Main Features
1. At the same magnification, the observation range is
expanded by about four times*1, capturing the details of
cells and tissues with a larger field of view to enable
comprehensive analysis.
The AX R with NSPARC 2K has made
it possible to expand the field of view approximately four times
compared to that of previous products, while maintaining the pixel
density required for super-resolution imaging. This allows
researchers to observe the microstructure of neurons at high
resolution while covering a larger area without sacrificing the
small pixel size. Collecting larger amounts of data at once assists
with comprehensive measurement and detailed observation of
abnormalities in neuronal structure caused by genetic mutations. As
a result, new insight can be gained across a wide range of
biological processes.
2. Ultra-fast imaging six times faster than with
a galvano scanner revolutionizes research on cancer, neurobiology,
and infectious diseases.
With this update, resonant-scanned images can be acquired about
six times faster than when using a galvano scanner at the same
magnification. This ultra-fast imaging capability enables real-time
capture of dynamic biological phenomena such as the complex path of
CAR-T cell infiltration into cancer cells with greater detail than
ever before.
This new capability can dramatically improve research efficiency
across diverse fields such as cancer, neurobiology, infectious
diseases, and more.
3. The high-performance NSPARC detector contributes to
the investigation of the disease mechanisms and the development of
new drugs.
Equipped with the NSPARC detector, which provides high-speed,
large field of view, high-resolution imaging capability,
researchers can clearly observe even the smallest parts of cells
and tissues. This enables higher-quality data analysis, deeper
scientific understanding, and valuable insights into understanding
the root causes of disease.
*1 When compared with resonant scanning of conventional
products
About Nikon Instruments Inc.
Nikon Instruments Inc. is the US microscopy arm of Nikon
Healthcare, a world leader in the development and manufacturing of
optical, digital imaging technology and software for biomedical
applications. For more information, please
visit https://www.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com or
contact us at 1-800-52-NIKON.
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