METHOD FOR THE RAPID ANALYSIS OF CELL ACTIVITY

摘要

The invention relates to a method for the rapid determination of cell activities or states such as the synthesis of biomolecules, viability and cell growth on a microscopic level. The invention therefore relates to a specific methodology for detecting and measuring cells which are contained in hydrogel microspheres subjected to the experimental conditions of interest and are analysed using an image processor coupled to a microscope. The invention also relates to a kit comprising a microencapsulator producing monodisperse microspheres, an optical or fluorescence microscope, and an image analyser which allows the identification of the microspheres containing the cells as well as identifying the characteristics of interest thereof.