LI-COR Biosciences Introduces New Tools For In Vivo Imaging

April 1, 2006, Lincoln, Nebraska:  LI-COR Biosciences introduces a new accessory and IRDye® reagents for in vivo molecular imaging on its Odyssey® Infrared Imaging System. The Odyssey MousePOD™ Imaging Accessory fits over the standard Odyssey scanning surface for in vivo imaging of up to three mice. Longitudinal studies are facilitated by the Odyssey MousePOD’s temperature regulation and easy connection to a gas anesthesia system. New Odyssey application software includes tools to quickly mark and quantify regions of interest such as tumors.

LI-COR’s IRDye® reagents for in vivo imaging include infrared dyes for labeling probes, an IRDye 800 CW labeling kit, and the new IRDye 800CW EGF Optical Probe. Together with the Odyssey System and MousePOD, these IRDye-based imaging reagents provide a solution for cellular analysis that includes optical tracer characterization using the In-cell Western assay, in vivo imaging, imaging whole tumors, and in situ analysis and characterization of tumor sections.

The Odyssey Infrared Imaging System is uniquely equipped with two infrared channels for direct fluorescence detection with high sensitivity and low biological background fluorescence. Infrared wavelengths allow for superior penetration.  The superior signal-to-noise ratio produced using near infrared dyes produces results not possible with traditional visible fluorescence-based imaging systems.

 LI-COR Biosciences is a leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of integrated infrared instrument systems and reagents for biotechnology and drug discovery research. Founded in 1971, the privately held company is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, with subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. LI-COR systems are used in over 100 countries and are supported by a global network of offices and distributors.

Additional information on the Odyssey System is available from the LI-COR web site (www.licor.com ).

For more information contact:

D. Doc Chaves
Marketing Communications Manager
LI-COR Biosciences
4647 Superior Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
402.467.0750
doc.chaves@licor.com