A comprehensive understanding of cell functions is vital to advancing research. By unraveling the mechanisms behind cellular behavior, researchers can uncover new insights into various biological processes, paving the way for advancements in medicine, biotechnology, and more.

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a broad range of cell function assays and reagents to elucidate key cellular processes including apoptosis, cell proliferation, cell cycle and viability, oxidative stress, internalization processes like phagocytosis and endocytosis as well as indicators for ion homeostasis. These cell function assays can be used on multiple instrument platforms including flow cytometrymicroscopymicroplate reader, and high content screening.

Cell function assays by cellular process

Apoptosis cell

Find assays and antibodies for characterizing programmed cell death including determining which cells are apoptotic, live, and necrotic. See all flow cytometry assays, microplate assays or imaging assays

schematic of autophagy process

Find assays to monitor the progression of autophagy as cells digest damaged or defective molecules or devour existing proteins and organelles to generate key nutrients for survival.

fluorescent microplate assay

Find a diverse array of platforms and products for studying cell function, cell viability and metabolic processes. See also metabolic assays for cell viability

 cell cycle diagram

Find products to monitor cell cycle including antibodies as well as fluorescent dyes and proteins for use on multiple instrument platforms. See additional flow cytometry assays

proliferating cells illustration

Find a wide selection of verified products to measure cell proliferation by techniques including metabolic activity, tracking DNA content, or new DNA synthesis. See additional flow cytometry assays or microplate assays

microscopic view of fluorescent cells

Cell movement that occurs during processes like angiogenesis, metastasis or lymphocyte migration can be studied using fluorescent cell stains, and antibodies to target proteins critical to these processes. See additional flow cytometry assays

microscopic view of fluorescent cells

Find easy and sensitive assays to determine cell viability based on membrane integrity or cellular function across multiple platforms. See additional flow cytometry assays and microplate assays

microscopic view of fluorescent cells

Cytotoxicity can be monitored using assays that measure changes in viability, proliferation, mitochondrial function, phospholipidosis/steatosis, DNA damage, and cell cycle.

cell depolarization chart

We offer a wide range of fluorescent dyes and probes including indicators for calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, pH and membrane potential. See additional microplate assays

microscopic view of fluorescent cells

Find a variety of fluorescent tools to track different parameters in oxidative stress.

microscopic view of fluorescent cells

Find a wide range of products for exploring the processes of endocytosis, exocytosis, and phagocytosis.

microscopic view of fluorescent cells

Find reagents and assays to label newly synthesized protein with both spatial and temporal resolution to monitor protein equilibrium and the consequences of its perturbation in disease and in experimental models.


Research tools and handbooks

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Antibody search tool

Easily search our extensive portfolio of high-quality primary, secondary, and conjugated antibodies for IF, FC, IHC, and other applications.

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Fluorescence SpectraViewer

Supports all levels of experimental complexity, use the tool to compare excitation and emission spectra of fluorophores and reagents.

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Stain-iT Cell Staining Simulator

Visualize staining your cell without wasting your reagents, antibodies, or time.

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Flow cytometry protocols handbook

Protocols that fit your needs in flow cytometry ranging from sample preparation to numerous cell stimulation conditions, staining, immunophenotyping, and data analysis strategies.

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Imaging protocol handbook

Protocols that fit your needs in imaging ranging from sample and assay preparation to staining, labeling, and data analysis strategies. 

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Resources

Cell Analysis Learning Center
Access educational resources for better experiment planning and execution.

Cell Analysis Protocols
Access educational resources for better experiment planning and execution.

Support

Cell Analysis Support Center
Find tips and tricks, and answers to everyday problems.

Style Sheet for Global Design System

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.