LAI Automated Comet Assay Analysis System (LACAAS) System

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1. Resource Description

   "The LAI Automated Comet Assay Analysis System (LACAAS) is a modular system of hardware and software that offers all the features and components needed for efficient collection and rapid automated analysis of large sets of fluorescent single cell comet images, as required for effective and accurate Comet Assay evaluation. The Comet Assay, also known as the Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis Assay, permits quantitative assessment of the effects of DNA damaging or apoptosis inducing agents and mechanisms in a wide variety of important target cell types. The assay also has great utility in studies of DNA repair."

2. Manufacturer

   Loats Associates, Inc.

3. Related Publication or Documentation

   Comet assay protocol

4. Website(s)

   http://www.loats.com/comet.html

5. Related Technique

   Comet assay

6. Location

   Environmental Toxicology Core Lab