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New Hyperspectral Imaging Technology Integrated with the Award Winning CytoViva Nano-scale Microscope
Auburn, AL – CytoViva Inc., a leading provider of optical imaging solutions to the nano-technology research market, has integrated new hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI) with its advanced nano-scale microscope system. This combination of technologies enables scientists to make significant advances in a wide range of nano-medicine and nano-materials research initiatives.
Over the past three years, the CytoViva Nano-scale Microscope System has been adopted by many of the leading nano-technology research centers. This includes world class research hospitals such as Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, as well as, government laboratories within the FDA, NASA and NIH. This technology has received wide acclaim, including two R&D 100 awards and a Nano50TM award.
Hyperspectral Imaging is a highly effective method for identifying the presence of materials and biologicals based on their unique ”spectral signature.“ By incorporating HSI with the CytoViva Nano-scale Microscope System, scientists can quantitatively confirm the presence of specific nano-scale materials. HSI is unique in its ability to capture and report this spectral data within each individual pixel of an image.
A primary application for this technology includes research of nano-particles used as a targeted drug delivery vehicle for treating cancer. With the CytoViva system, scientists can observe these nano-particles as they are absorbed by the cancer cells and quantitatively confirm this process through identification of the particle’s unique spectral signature.
According to Chuck Ludwig, CytoViva President, ”The development of our hyperspectral imaging capability was driven by customer requirements to quantify images from their CytoViva microscope system. Now these scientists will be able to create spectral signatures of nano-scale materials as they interact with biological or polymeric composites. In addition HSI can often quantify the presence of materials not easily observed, even when using our advanced optical microscope system.“
The CytoViva HSI technology has its origins over the past two decades within the Department of Defense. Primarily used in aerial reconnaissance, HSI has been used extensively by the military to identify camouflaged materials.
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How researchers are using CytoViva
Since its market introduction in 2004, CytoViva microscope systems have been adopted by a diverse group of researchers in university, industry and government laboratories. These researchers utilize CytoViva’s real-time, high resolution imaging capability to support a wide range of applications.
A recurring theme of these research efforts is the need to observe and analyze nano-scale materials, bacteria or even viruses; often interacting with live cells, tissue or other materials. Many times this analysis requires the ability to visualize both fluorescent and non-fluorescent sample portions simultaneously and in real time.
CytoViva is capturing the attention of researchers around the globe. Imagine what CytoViva will capture for you.
Co-developed by Auburn University and Aetos Technologies, Inc., CytoViva™ is an advanced optical microscopy system with a novel fluorescence imaging capability. The product is a 2007 and 2006 recipient of the prestigious R&D 100 award, which is granted annually to the market’s most innovative new technologies. Cytoviva also received a 2007 Nano50TM award, for its contribution to the fast growing world of nanotechnology research.
At the heart of the CytoViva system is a technological advancement that provides a solution to limitations faced by researchers across many sectors. Now scientists are able to view both fluorescent and non-fluorescent sample structure simultaneously, in real time, at sub 100-nanometer resolution. To date, the system is used most by researchers involved in infectious disease, nanotechnology and drug delivery.
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About CytoViva
CytoViva, Inc. is a subsidiary of Aetos Technologies, Inc. (www.aetostech.com) a privately held technology development company founded to bridge the gap between university-based research and the commercial market. The company actively seeks to participate in co-development projects with other private companies, research institutions and universities to commercialize additional technologies. Aetos, an equity partner with Auburn University, currently has three affiliated companies, Eagle Aquaculture, Inc., Falcon Protein Products, Inc. and CytoViva, Inc.
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