Summary
ION LMD system is one of the laser microdissection systems and a name of device that follows Gravity-Assisted Microdissection method, also known as GAM method. This non-contact laser microdissection system makes cell isolation for further genetic analysis possible. It is the first developed laser microdissection system in Asia.
| Acronym | ION LMD means Image Oriented Navigation Laser Microdissection Device |
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| Uses | Isolation and collection of single cell or cells by laser cutting for further genetic analysis |
| Notable experiments | Choi JW, Kim DG, Lee AE, Kim HR, Lee JY, et al. (2011) Cancer-Associated Splicing Variant of Tumor Suppressor AIMP2/p38: Pathological Implication in Tumorigenesis. PLoS Genet 7(3): e1001351. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1001351 Cao Z, Song JH, Kang YW, Yoon JH, Nam SW, et al. (2010) Genetic and Expression Analysis of the SIRT1 Gene in Gastric Cancers. J Gastric Cancer 10(3): 91-98.
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| Manufacturer | JungWoo F&B |
| Model | ION LMD G1, ION LMD G2, ION LMD Pro |
History edit
At first, proto type of ION LMD system was developed in 2004.
The first generation of ION LMD was developed in 2005 and then the second generation(so-called G2) was developed in 2008. At last, the third generation(so-called ION LMD Pro) was developed in 2012.[1]
Manufacturer edit
JungWoo F&B was founded in 1994, and offers various factory automation products for clients in semiconductor, consumer electronics, LCD, automotive manufacturing and ship-building industries. In 2003, the company entered the bio-mechanics business for the medical laboratory market and developed an ION LMD system which is utilized in cancer research.[2]
Awards edit
This ION LMD system has got some reliable awards.[1]
- 2005 Excellent Machine by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, Republic of Korea
- 2005 Best Medical Device by Korean Medical Association
- 2006 New Excellent Product by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, Republic of Korea