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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2014; 20(15): 4189-4196
Published online Apr 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i15.4189
Table 2 Advantages and disadvantages of the cell sorting methods
MethodAdvantagesDisadvantages
MACSFast, easy to makeCell labeling indispensable
FACSFastCell labeling indispensable, flux cytometry indispensable
CCECell labeling not necessary, cell weight based methodTime consuming, specific instrumentation indispensable
SdFFFCell labeling not necessary, cell size and density based methodTime consuming, specific instrumentation indispensable