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Maintaining Viability During Extended Cell-Based Assays

Microplate readers with gas mixers and temperature control features enable incubator-like control during multiday cell-based assays.

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Scientists use multi-day live cell assays to monitor cell growth, viability, and cytotoxicity when evaluating the effects of drug treatment. However, maintaining consistent cell health over time presents technical challenges in microplate-based systems. Controlled temperature and gas composition help researchers mirror incubator conditions to sustain cell viability and data reproducibility.

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  • Challenges in maintaining cell viability in microplate readers over multiple days
  • How carbon dioxide regulation affects outcomes in cell-based assays
  • Comparative results assessing cell viability under different incubation conditions

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