C-CAMP Develops OptiDrop Platform for Single Cell Study

• 03 Apr 2024

C-CAMP introduced OptiDrop, a cost-effective platform facilitating single-cell analysis with broad applications in diagnostics and therapeutics.

Key Points

• Flow Cytometry: OptiDrop utilizes flow cytometry, a technique for analyzing cell characteristics by suspending cells or particles in fluid and analyzing them.
• Advantages of OptiDrop: OptiDrop offers live data visualization, smaller data footprint, and a closed system design, making it suitable for various clinical applications.
• Cost Efficiency: Traditional flow cytometers are expensive, costing up to several crores, while OptiDrop is expected to be more affordable, potentially around Rs 10 lakh, making it accessible to a wider range of users.
• Potential Applications: OptiDrop's affordability and versatility open up various downstream applications, including drug screening, environmental monitoring, immuno-oncology, and single-cell genomics.