Abrio LS
Abrio LS enables label-free and non-invasive observation and quantitative imaging of birefringent structures such as the mitotic or meiotic spindles and cytoskeletal filaments in living cells, or collagen structures in unstained tissue sections.
Because the Abrio LS system does not require the use of any labels or stains, the biology of structures being studied is unaltered, yet the detail provided in the images is on par with fluorescence imagery. Abrio LS is capable of measuring in real-time what typically takes days to achieve using other manual methods. The movie capture capability can track cell behavior over time and automatically record data points of molecular density and orientation to accurately detect subtle changes in molecular organization.
The Abrio LS system is an easy add-on to existing microscopes and can be combined with other imaging modes. The core optical components of the system include a circular polarizer and interference filter (CPIF) that fit into an open position in the condenser turret, a liquid crystal universal compensator that fits in the analyzer slot of the microscope. A megapixel scientific-grade CCD camera and powerful software complete the system.
