Abnormality in cellular energy metabolism is a common cause in a variety of conditions including obesity and diabetes as well as cancer. To evaluate mitochondrial function, current technologies measure oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and extracellular acidification (ECA). These methods may overlook the effect of O2 concentration on cellular bioenergetics.
The employment of the CLARIOstar® with atmospheric control unit (ACU) in combination with advanced dyes from Agilent is explained here for estimation of glycolytic flux and O2 consumption in an open-flow respirometry system. Measurement of respiration rate at a steady state is allowed, where O2 given equals O2 utilized.
The Mitochondrial Stress Test (ACU format) by Cayman Chemical coupled with CLARIOstar and ACU gives a "push button" multiplexed method. It has the potential for assessing additional cell health outcomes. Tests employ cell suspensions or adherent cells and can be carried out under user defined [O2] level.
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