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The advantages of flow cytometry in comparison to fluorometric measurement in algal toxicity test

Tina Eleršek (2012) The advantages of flow cytometry in comparison to fluorometric measurement in algal toxicity test. Acta Biologica Slovenica, 55 (2). pp. 3-11. ISSN 1854-3073

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    Abstract

    Fluorometric measurements in algal toxicity tests are very commonly used as surrogate parameters for algal biomass. Although, fluorometry is a powerful technique, we have demonstrated that it is not suitable for determination of toxic effects of chemicals, which alter the fluorescence spectra. We recommend the flow cytometry as the best technique for detecting algal and/or cyanobacterial cell count and fluorescence per cell. Flow cytometry has many advantages: little volume of algal/cyanobacterial sample required, suitable also for little algal/cyanobacterial cells, distinction between live and dead cells. Furthermore, flow cytometry reveals the early changes in fluorescence spectra as a consequence of the specific chemicals presence or stress, even though the cell count is not yet affected (an early marker for ecotoxicology testing).

    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: algae, cyanobacteria, ecotoxicity test, fluorescence, flow cytometry
    Link to COBISS: http://www.cobiss.si/scripts/cobiss?command=SEARCH&base=COBIB&select=ID=2712399
    Divisions: National Institute of Biology > Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology
    Item ID: 14
    Date Deposited: 16 May 2013 13:32
    Last Modified: 21 Aug 2015 14:17
    URI: http://eprints.gozdis.si/id/eprint/14

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