The Luminex 200 system

Why we use it

• With the Luminex xMAP technology it is possible to analyze up to 100 analytes in a single sample

Our Equipment

• A Bio-Plex Multiplex System, powered by the Luminex xMAP technology in combination with bead-based immunoassays

Applications in Molecular Psychiatry

• Protein profiling in blood, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, muscles, brain and peripheral tissue from rodents, pigs, and humans.
For example, we have investigated

  • Cytokines/chemokines
  • Stress hormones (ACTH, melatonin, corticosterone)
  • Neuropeptides
  • Hormones
  • Growth factors
  • Phosphoproteins

Simultaneous detection of up to 100 analytes in one sample allows us to further explore the underlying molecular mechanisms associated to the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders and to identify biomarkers.