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This chapter provides an introduction to the use of fluorescent probes in flow cytometry. Sample preparation for the use of surface labeling with antibodies as well as for the use of nucleic acid probes is discussed. The utility of cell sorting is also discussed.
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Cunningham, R.E. (2010). Overview of Flow Cytometry and Fluorescent Probes for Flow Cytometry. In: Oliver, C., Jamur, M. (eds) Immunocytochemical Methods and Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 588. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-324-0_31
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