Comparison between Physical and Enzymatic Harvesting Methods via Flow Cytometry

Abstract

Background: Cell culture is used in laboratory for variety of purposes. In addition, there are different cell harvesting methods. One of these methods is enzymatic method. In this method cells are separated from the plate via using enzyme such as Trypsin. This method, along with side effects of enzyme digestion effect, may affect other parts of cell. To avoid this, via using physical method cells would be separated from the plate. If this method be used it seems that, physical method could possibly damage survival of the cells. In this study, two kinds of damages were compared using Flow Cytometry.