
Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer
OCR and ECAR rates are key indicators of mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis as well as ATP production rate. Together these measurements provide a systems-level view of cellular metabolic function in cultured cells and ex vivo samples.
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- 96-well plate format accommodates many conditions in a single run, for flexible assay design, dose-response studies, and screening
- Reports real-time metabolic rates in minutes, without sample extraction or labelling
- Four-port injection system with automated mixing function, for detection of live-cell responses to substrates, inhibitors, and other compounds in real time
- High-sensitivity analysis of as few as 5,000 cells per well using the custom 96-well plate
- Precision-controlled heating tray, maintains 16–42°C temperatures (12–20°C above ambient conditions), for compatibility with a variety of sample types
- Quickly determine dependency of cellular energy production on mitochondrial substrates
- Generate a metabolic phenotype within one hour for fast data turnaround
- Analyze 3D samples such as spheroids and islets
- Wave software allows easy assay protocol creation and data analysis on your desktop PC and export to common spreadsheet and graphing programs
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- Application Notes
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Assessing the Mitochondrial Toxicity of Environmental Pollutants Using the Agilent Seahorse XF Extracellular Flux Analyzer
An in vitro bioassay workflow that uses the Agilent Seahorse XF Analyzer to measure the impact of surface water samples and individual organic chemicals, including pesticides known as mitochondrial toxicants, on metabolic function.
- Application Notes
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- 01 Jun 2022
- 378.88 KB
Gaining Insights into Disease Biology for Target Identification and Validation
This Application Note shows how Seahorse XF technology can be used to determine specific metabolic states associated with cellular dysfunction and disease
- Application Notes
- English
- 12 Nov 2019
- 572.72 KB
Maximize Efficiency & Performance of Seahorse XF Assays with the Bravo Liquid Handler
Bravo is used to automate three liquid handling steps for Seahorse XFe96 assay preparation: washing cells, preparing injection solutions, sensor cartridge loading.
- Application Notes
- English
- 12 Nov 2019
- 1.75 MB
Direct Measurements of Cellular Metabolism for Identification of Mitochondrial Drug Targets
An overview of how the Agilent Seahorse XF Cell Mito Stress Test and XF PMP workflows can be applied to mitochondrial and metabolic target identification studies.
- Application Notes
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- 10 Jun 2019
- 389.41 KB
XF Data Normalization by the Agilent Seahorse XF Imaging and Normalization System
This application note highlights how the XF Imaging and Normalization System provides an efficient and reliable method of normalization with a seamless and rapid workflow for XF Analyzer users.
- Application Notes
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- 01 Nov 2018
- 719.16 KB
Evaluating Changes in Cell Metabolism in Neuroimmune and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Application Brief- summarizes scientific Agilent-Seahorse XF research focused on neurodegeneration, immunology, and infectious disease.
- Application Notes
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- 17 May 2017
- 689.46 KB
Normalization of Agilent Seahorse XF Data Data by In-situ Cell Counting Using a Biotek Cytation 5
Application Note - Normalization of Agilent Seahorse XF data by in-situ cell counting using a BioTek Cytation 5
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- 24 Mar 2017
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Identifying Metabolic Switches Using an Agilent Seahorse XFe Analyzer in Hypoxia
Identifying Metabolic Phenotype Switches in Cancer Cells Using the Agilent Seahorse XF/XFe Analyzer in an Hypoxic Environment
- Application Notes
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- 03 Jan 2017
- 744.28 KB
Spanish Version: Maximize Efficiency & Performance of Seahorse XF Assays with the Bravo Liquid Handler
Bravo is used to automate three liquid handling steps for Seahorse XFe96 assay preparation: washing cells, preparing injection solutions, sensor cartridge loading.
- Application Notes
- Spanish
- 19 Jun 2020
- 1.13 MB
Measuring functional metabolism of brite adipocytes
Mitochondrial function correlates to brown adipocyte function
- Application Notes
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- 08 Mar 2017
- 1.04 MB
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Agilent Cell Analysis Publication Database
Search scientific publications by research area, cell type and more.
Seahorse XF Assay Learning Center
Up-to-date information on protocols and procedures for preparing, running, and analyzing an XF assay.
Solution for Normalizing Seahorse XF Data
Learn how the Seahorse XF Imaging & Normalization System delivers a robust solution for resolving XF data
Agilent Seahorse XF Grant Expeditor Package
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Videos
Probe the Metabolic Depths of Tumor Spheroids Using the XFe96 Analyzer
In this webinar we will discuss the use of the new XFe96 Spheroid Microplate, a 96-well microplate with unique geometry that enables functional, metabolic measurements of individual spheroids.
Seahorse Metabolic Analyzers Enable Rapid, Quantitative Measurement of Cellular Bioenergetics
Seahorse assays enable quantification of cellular bioenergetics by measuring the two energy yielding pathways, mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis, in a sensitive and convenient microplate format.
The Agilent Seahorse XF Pro platform is now available!
Transforming Bioenergetics - Again. Featuring new pharma-oriented workflow solutions with improved precision, along with advanced experimental design and analysis tools, you can optimize your workflow from start to finish.
- 17 Jan 2022
Cell Analysis Technology News and Information
Find the latest news and information regarding our cell analysis solutions.
- 22 Apr 2021
The Agilent Seahorse XF Pro platform
A global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative life science instrumentation, including cell imaging systems, microplate readers, washers, dispensers, automated incubators, and stackers, broadens our cell analysis solution offerings.
- 12 Mar 2020
Automatic measurement of energy metabolism in real time
Agilent Seahorse XF Analyzers measure oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) of live cells in a multi-well plate, interrogating key cellular functions such as mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis. Seahorse XF Analyzers perform compound addition and mixing, label-free analytical detection, and automatic measurement of OCR and ECAR in real time.
Learn More- Publications
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- Gibellini, L., et al. Altered bioenergetics and mitochondrial dysfunction of monocytes in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. EMBO Mol Med. 2020. 12 (12): e13001. Learn More
- Li, Y., et al. MFSD7C switches mitochondrial ATP synthesis to thermogenesis in response to heme. Nat Commun. 2020. 11 (1): 4837. Learn More
- Brookens, S. K., et al. AMPKalpha1 in B Cells Dampens Primary Antibody Responses yet Promotes Mitochondrial Homeostasis and Persistence of B Cell Memory. J Immunol. 2020. 205 (11): 3011–3022. Learn More
- Koss, B., et al. Epigenetic Control of Cdkn2a.Arf Protects Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes from Metabolic Exhaustion. Cancer Res. 2020. 80 (21): 4707–4719. Learn More
- Polak, A., et al. SYK inhibition targets acute myeloid leukemia stem cells by blocking their oxidative metabolism. Cell Death Dis 11, 956 (2020). Learn More
- Ren, Z. et al. Insulin Promotes Mitochondrial Respiration and Survival through PI3K/AKT/GSK3 Pathway in Human Embryonic Stem Cells. Stem Cell Reports 2020, 15 (6), 1362-1376. Learn More
- Metabolic reprogramming of osteoclasts represents a therapeutic target during the treatment of osteoporosis. Scientific Reports 2020, 10 (1), 21020. Learn More
- Calderon A, et al. Identification of Mubritinib (TAK 165) as an inhibitor of KSHV driven primary effusion lymphoma via disruption of mitochondrial OXPHOS metabolism. Oncotarget. 2020 Nov 17;11(46):4224–4242. Learn More
- Dowling CM, et al. Multiple screening approaches reveal HDAC6 as a novel regulator of glycolytic metabolism in triple-negative breast cancer. Sci Adv. 2021;7(3):eabc4897. Learn More