10x Genomics CytAssist

The 10x Genomics CytAssist is a compact benchtop instrument designed to simplify spatial transcriptomics. This instrument facilitates the efficient transfer of transcriptomic (and protein) probes from standard glass slides to spatially barcoded Visium slides inside the device.

Genomics Facility

407 Chandlee Lab
209 Pollock Rd
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-867-4067

Cytassist Instrument

Uses

  • Spatial transcriptomics Visium HD
  • Spatial transcriptomics Visium HD 3’

Specifications

Works with formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE), fresh frozen (FF), and fixed frozen (FxF) tissue sections.

Details

The tissue preparation process for fixation and embedding can be a variable depending on the tissue. Please reach out to the Microscopy Facility and 10x Genomics for advice and recommendations for your specific tissue.

Acknowledgement

Users of this instrument are required to acknowledge the Huck Institutes’ Genomics Core Facility (RRID: SCR_023645) in any resulting publications. Please review the acknowledgment and co-authorship guidelines for full details.