Opal Reagents Quick Start
Opal Quick Start Tool
Unlock the power of spatial biology with any tissue with your choice of biomarkers with Opal.
Getting started with the Opal technology has never been easier. The guidance on this page is based on published data from top researchers that have already leveraged the technology, providing valuable insight for how to get started.
The guidance and support initiated by your answers will help us to better support your successful implementation.
Choose the tissue type you’re working with
Brain Tissue
In a study on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), Cherry et. al. used biochemical and histological approaches to characterize tau isoform signatures in post-mortem human brain tissue across a range of CTE stages. Using Phenoptics reagents, instruments, and software they visualized 4R Tau, 3R Tau, AT8, MAP2, GFAP, and Iba1 on FFPE tissue.
Used in this study
Cardiac Tissue
Peyster et. al. found that quantitative multiplexed immune-phenotyping of heart transplant biopsies provides novel diagnostic and prognostic information about allograft health and could be used to predict cardiac allograft rejection and severity. Phenoptics reagents, instruments, and software were used to visualize and quantify CD3, CD8, CD68, FoxP3 and PD-L1 on human FFPE tissue.
Used in this study
Kidney Tissue
In a study on kidney fibrosis, Lovisa et. al. observed that tubular epithelial cells (TECs) acquire a partial epithelial–to–mesenchymal transition program which induces cell cycle arrest and lower expression of several transporters in TECs. Using Phenoptics instruments and reagents, they visualized YFP, αSMA, PH3, β-Catenin, and Ki67 in mouse FFPE tissue.
Used in this study
Liver Tissue
Saldarriaga et. al. analyzed five antibodies commonly observed on macrophage populations to characterize intrahepatic macrophages in patients with chronic liver diseases. They found multispectral imaging ideal for analyzing human liver tissues, as it allows spectral unmixing of fluorophore signals, subtraction of auto-fluorescence, and preservation of hepatic architecture. Using Phenoptics reagents, instruments, and software, they visualized CD68, CD14, CD16, CD163, and MAC387 in human FFPE tissue.
Used in this study
Other Tissues
Working with another tissue type? Use the form below to tell us about your project – our team can provide guidance for your tissue of interest.
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Fill out the form below to tell us about the samples you’re working with and your biomarkers of interest. One of our technical specialists will get in touch to provide expert support for your project.