Prof. Attila Tárnok Profile

Prof. Attila Tárnok

Editor-in-Chief/Professor

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Chair | Track Chair | Editor | Author

Profile Summary

Attila Tarnok obtainedhis PhD (1988) from the University of Hamburg, Germany at the Institute for Biophysics and Radiation Biology, (Tutors: Prof. Dr. H. Jung, Prof.Dr. H.Baisch). He habilitated in 2000 on "Immunological tools for the analysisof cellular and serological alterations during and after cardiosurgicalinterventions in children." and is since 2006 Professor for Immunology and Cytomics at the University of Leipzig, Germany.

Most of hiswork has focused on development for cytometry and cytomicsfor slide based and flow systems onmicroanalytical multiplex assays for humoral and cellular immune diagnostic. Analysis of impact of surgical trauma on the immune system of patients withcongenital cardiovascular diseases. Co-ordination and performance of nationaland international collaborations with institutions of clinical and basicresearch and biotechnology companies. He initiated the Leipziger Workshops in 1996 with focus on Cytometry and Cytomics and is since 2007 Editor-in-Chief for Cytometry Part A.

Publications (48)

Proceedings Article | 15 March 2023 Presentation

Presentation

Spectral imaging fluorescence flow cytometer for high-content analysis (Conference Presentation)

Yong Han, Jingjing Zhao, Zixi Chao, Zeheng Jiao, Attila Tárnok, Zheng You

Proceedings Volume PC12383, PC1238304 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2652682

KEYWORDS: Imaging spectroscopy, Luminescence, Signal detection, Spectroscopy, Image segmentation, Prisms, Optical filters, Microfluidics, Image analysis, Hyperspectral imaging

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 7 March 2022 Presentation

Presentation

Imaging flow cytometer based on linear array spot illumination generated by diffractive optical elements

Yong Han, Jingjing Zhao, Zixi Chao, Zeheng Jiao, Attila Tárnok, Zheng You

Proceedings Volume PC11964, PC1196409 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2607840

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Luminescence, Signal detection, Scattering, Image segmentation, Flow cytometry, Sensors, Microfluidics, Laser development, Image resolution

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 9 March 2020 Presentation

Presentation

Multi-wavelength diffractive beam shaper for rectangular flattop spots in flow cytometer (Conference Presentation)

Jingjing Zhao, Yong Han, Zeheng Jiao, Zixi Chao, Attila Tárnok, Zheng You

Proceedings Volume 11243, 112430U (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2544461

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Diffractive optical elements, Quantitative analysis, Optical components, Precision calibration, Calibration, Gaussian beams, Microfluidics

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 15 March 2018 Open Access

Open Access

Presentation

State-of-the-art and future cytometric developments for highest multiplexed biomarker analysis in single cell biology: an overview (Conference Presentation)

Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 10506, 1050609 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2287338

KEYWORDS: Multiplexing, Biological research, Organisms, Bioinformatics, Nanoparticles, Cell biology, Flow cytometry, Luminescence, Biology, Microscopy

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 24 April 2017 Presentation

Presentation

New mononuclear leukocyte-like populations within the granulocyte scatter gate detected by flow cytometry (Conference Presentation)

Susanne Melzer, Markus Löffler, Marlene Kautzner, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 10068, 1006804 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2248622

KEYWORDS: Heart, Digital imaging, Biological research, Tissues, Current controlled current source, Flow cytometry

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 22 April 2016 Paper

Paper

Image and flow cytometric analysis of gold nanoparticle uptake by macrophages

Dror Fixler, Rinat Ankri, Ronald Weiss, Anja Grahnert, Susanne Melzer, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 9721, 97210I (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2203358

KEYWORDS: Gold, Nanoparticles, Diffusion, In vivo imaging, Absorption, Microscopy, Biomedical optics, Biological research, Particles, Tissues, Scattering, Blood, Light scattering, Cancer

Read Abstract +

Background/Aim: In atherosclerosis stable and vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque types are distinguished that behave differently concerning rupture, thrombosis and clinical events. The stable are rich in M2 macrophages. The unstable are rich in inflammatory M1 macrophages and are highly susceptible to rupture, setting patients at risk for thrombotic events when they undergo invasive diagnosis such as coronary angiography. Therefore, novel approaches for non-invasive detection and classification of vulnerable plaques in vivo are needed. Whereas classical approaches fail to differentiate between both plaque types, a new biophotonic method (combination of the diffusion reflection (DR) method with flow cytometry (FCM) or image cytometry (IC)) to analyze gold nanoparticle (GNP) loading of plaques could overcome this limitation. Methods: Two types of GNP were used three variants of gold nanorods (GNRI with 40x18 nm, II 65x25 nm and III 52x13 nm in size) and gold nanospheres (GNS with an average diameter of 18.5 nm). The GNS had an absorption peak at 520 nm and the GNR at 630 nm. Monocytes were isolated from human buffy blood samples, differentiated into macrophages and their subtypes and labelled with GNR and GNS for 3 and 24 h. GNS and GNR loading were determined by FCM and/or IC. Macrophages within tissue-like phantoms were analyzed by the DR system. Results: After GNR labelling of macrophages the FCM light scatter values increased up to 3.7 fold and the DR slope changed from an average slope of 0.196 (macrophages only) to an average slope of 0.827 (macrophages labelled with GNR). But, GNRIII did not present much higher DR slopes than the control phantoms, indicating that macrophages take up GNRIII in a lower amount than GNRI or II. IC and microscopy showed that all particle variants were taken up by the cells in a heterogeneous fashion. Conclusion and outlook: The combination of FCM and DR measurements provides a potential novel, highly sensitive and non-invasive method for the identification of atherosclerotic vulnerable plaques, aimed to develop a potential tool for in vivo tracking. Further experiments will show, if different macrophage subtypes (M1 or M2) take up the particles differently and may thereby serve to distinguish stable from vulnerable plaques.

Proceedings Article | 5 March 2015 Paper

Paper

Standardizing flow cytometric assays in long-term population-based studies

Susanne Melzer, Jozsef Bocsi, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 9315, 93150H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2075426

KEYWORDS: Blood, Analytical research, Data analysis, Statistical analysis, Error analysis, Flow cytometry, Luminescence, Laser stabilization, Biological research, Calibration

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 4 March 2014 Paper

Paper

Diagnosis of myocardial infarction based on lectin-induced erythrocyte agglutination: a feasibility study

József Bocsi, Kathleen Nieschke, Anja Mittag, Thomas Reichert, Wiebke Laffers, Monika Marecka, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Joachim Piltz, Hans-Jürgen Esche, Günther Wolf, Ingo Dähnert, Adolf Baumgartner, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 8947, 89470V (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2037702

KEYWORDS: Blood, Absorbance, Diagnostics, Particles, Chest, Light scattering, Heart, Mathematical modeling, Electrocardiography, Proteins

Read Abstract +

Myocardial infarction (MI) is an acute life-threatening disease with a high incidence worldwide. Aim of this study was to test lectin-carbohydrate binding-induced red blood cell (RBC) agglutination as an innovative tool for fast, precise and cost effective diagnosis of MI. Five lectins (Ricinus communis agglutinin (RCA), Phaseolus vulgaris erythroagglutinin (PHA), Datura stramonium agglutinin (DSA), Artocarpus agglutinin (ArA), Triticum agglutinin (TA)) were tested for ability to differentiate between agglutination characteristics in patients with MI (n = 101) or angina pectoris without MI (AP) (n = 34) and healthy volunteers (HV) as control (n =68) . RBC agglutination was analyzed by light absorbance of a stirred RBC suspension in the green to red light spectrum in an agglutimeter (amtec, Leipzig, Germany) for 15 min after lectin addition. Mean cell count in aggregates was estimated from light absorbance by a mathematical model. Each lectin induced RBC agglutination. RCA led to the strongest RBC agglutination (~500 RBCs/aggregate), while the others induced substantially slower agglutination and lead to smaller aggregate sizes (5-150 RBCs/aggregate). For all analyzed lectins the lectin-induced RBC agglutination of MI or AP patients was generally higher than for HV. However, only PHA induced agglutination that clearly distinguished MI from HV. Variance analysis showed that aggregate size after 15 min. agglutination induced by PHA was significantly higher in the MI group (143 RBCs/ aggregate) than in the HV (29 RBC-s/aggregate, p = 0.000). We hypothesize that pathological changes during MI induce modification of the carbohydrate composition on the RBC membrane and thus modify RBC agglutination. Occurrence of carbohydrate-lectin binding sites on RBC membranes provides evidence about MI. Due to significant difference in the rate of agglutination between MI > HV the differentiation between these groups is possible based on PHA-induced RBC-agglutination. This novel assay could serve as a rapid, cost effective valuable new tool for diagnosis of MI.

Proceedings Article | 4 March 2014 Paper

Paper

Flow cytometric assay for analysis of cytotoxic effects of potential drugs on human peripheral blood leukocytes

Kathleen Nieschke, Anja Mittag, Karolina Golab, Jozsef Bocsi, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Wojciech Kamysz, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 8947, 89470W (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2037741

KEYWORDS: Blood, Toxicity, Statistical analysis, Capillaries, Flow cytometry, Biological research, Organisms, Silver, Veins, Chemistry

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 22 March 2013 Paper

Paper

Laser scanning cytometry as a tool for biomarker validation

Anja Mittag, Christiane Füldner, Jörg Lehmann, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 8572, 85720O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2002339

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Luminescence, Statistical analysis, In vivo imaging, Biological research, Laser scanners, Proteins, Molecules, Animal model studies, Positron emission tomography

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 9 February 2012 Paper

Paper

Comparison of quantitative flow cytometric data provided by panels with lower and increased color number

József Bocsi, Anja Mittag, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Adolf Baumgartner, Ingo Dähnert, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 8225, 822512 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.906712

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Blood, Heart, Biological research, Calibration, Algorithm development, Surgery, Flow cytometry, Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Statistical analysis

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 9 February 2012 Paper

Paper

Quality testing of an innovative cascade separation system for multiple cell separation

Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Aleksandra Moszczynska, Bernd Albrecht, Jan-Michael Heinrich, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 8225, 82250O (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.906412

KEYWORDS: Blood, Statistical analysis, Magnetism, Software development, Manufacturing, Contamination, Data analysis, Regenerative medicine, Cardiology, Organisms

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 23 February 2011 Paper

Paper

Classification and discrimination of pediatric patients undergoing open heart surgery with and without methylprednisolone treatment by cytomics

Jozsef Bocsi, Anja Mittag, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Pavel Osmancik, Ingo Dähnert, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 7902, 79021O (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876487

KEYWORDS: Surgery, Heart, Blood, Statistical analysis, Modulation, Luminescence, Biological research, Flow cytometry, Cardiology, Analytical research

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 11 February 2011 Open Access

Open Access

Paper

The influence of selected antimicrobial peptides on the physiology of the immune system

Karolina Golab, Anja Mittag, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Jozsef Bocsi, Wojciech Kamysz, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 7902, 790214 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876485

KEYWORDS: Amplifiers, Flow cytometry, Bacteria, Physiology, Pathogens, Therapeutic agents, Defense and security, Tissues, Resistance, Antimicrobial agents

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 25 February 2010 Paper

Paper

Practical way to develop 10-color flow cytometry protocols for the clinical laboratory

Attila Tárnok, Jozsef Bocsi

Proceedings Volume 7568, 756818 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840876

KEYWORDS: Blood, Flow cytometry, Signal detection, Luminescence, Sensors, Optical filters, Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Biology, Diagnostics, Light sources

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 25 February 2010 Paper

Paper

Label-free single cell analysis with a chip-based impedance flow cytometer

Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Monika Hebeisen, Anja Mittag, Marco Di Berardino, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 7568, 75681B (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840865

KEYWORDS: Cell death, Opacity, Capacitance, Electrodes, Tissues, Physiology, Microfluidics, Dielectric spectroscopy, Flow cytometry, Plasma

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 13 February 2009 Paper

Paper

Evaluation of optimal DNA staining for triggering by scanning fluorescence microscopy (SFM)

Anja Mittag, Monika Marecka, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Wolf Malkusch, József Bocsi, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 7182, 71820L (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808920

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Atomic force microscopy, Signal detection, Optical filters, Statistical analysis, Microscopes, Blood, Biological research, Microscopy, Signal analyzers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 12 February 2009 Paper

Paper

Triggering of leukocytes by phase contrast in imaging cytometry with scanning fluorescence microscope (SFM)

József Bocsi, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Monika Marecka, Wolf Malkusch, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 7182, 71821S (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809191

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Signal detection, Phase contrast, Atomic force microscopy, Blood, Microscopy, Microscopes, Image analysis, Light scattering, Particles

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 12 February 2009 Paper

Paper

Evaluation of slide based cytometry (SBC) for concentration measurements of fluorescent dyes in solution

Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Monika Marecka, Hans-Willy Müller, József Bocsi, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 7182, 71821R (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808797

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Molecules, Imaging systems, Digital imaging, Statistical analysis, Liquids, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Silver, Light emitting diodes, Objectives

Read Abstract +

Flow cytometers (FCM) are built for particle measurements. In principle, concentration measurement of a homogeneous solution is not possible with FCM due to the lack of a trigger signal. In contrast to FCM slide based cytometry systems could act as tools for the measurement of concentrations using volume defined cell counting chambers. These chambers enable to analyze a well defined volume. Sensovation AG (Stockach, Germany) introduced an automated imaging system that combines imaging with cytometric features analysis. Aim of this study was to apply this imaging system to quantify the fluorescent molecule concentrations. The Lumisens (Sensovation AG) slide-based technology based on fluorescence digital imaging microscopy was used. The instrument is equipped with an inverted microscope, blue and red LEDs, double band-pass filters and a high-resolution cooled 16-bit digital camera. The instrument was focussed on the bottom of 400μm deep 6 chamber slides (IBIDI GmbH, Martinsried, Germany) or flat bottom 96 well plates (Greiner Bio One GmbH, Frickenhausen, Germany). Fluorescent solutions were imaged under 90% pixel saturation in a broad concentration range (FITC: 0.0002-250 μg/ml, methylene blue (MethB): 0.0002-250 μg/ml). Exposition times were recorded. Images were analysed by the iCys (CompuCyte Corp., Cambridge, MA, USA) image analysis software with the phantom contour function. Relative fluorescence intensities were calculated from mean fluorescence intensities per phantom contours divided by the exposition time. Solution concentrations could be distinguished over a broad dynamic range of 3.5 to 5.5 decades log (range FITC: 0.0002-31.25μg/ml, MethB: 0.0076-31.25μg/ml) with a good linear relationship between dye concentration and relative fluorescence intensity. The minimal number of fluorescent molecules per pixel as determined by the mean fluorescence intensity and the molecular weight of the fluorochrome were about 800 molecules FITC and ~2.000 MethB. The novel slide-based imaging system is suitable for detection of fluorescence differences over a broad range of concentrations. This approach may lead to novel assays for measuring concentration differences in cell free solutions and cell cultures e.g. in secretion assays.

Proceedings Article | 29 February 2008 Paper

Paper

Cytomics in regenerative medicine

Attila Tárnok, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski

Proceedings Volume 6859, 68590L (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.761495

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Stem cells, Regenerative medicine, Analytical research, Biological research, Luminescence, In vivo imaging, Drug discovery, Statistical analysis, Microscopy

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 29 February 2008 Paper

Paper

Immunological changes following protein losing enteropathy after surgery total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) by cytomics

József Bocsi, Dominik Lenz, Anja Mittag, Ursula Sauer, Lena Wild, John Hess, Dietmar Schranz, Jörg Hambsch, Peter Schneider, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 6859, 68590N (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.761640

KEYWORDS: Surgery, Proteins, Blood, Heart, Luminescence, Cardiology, Receptors, Analytical research, Biological research, Cardiovascular surgery

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 19 February 2007 Paper

Paper

Quantitative tissue cytometry (Tissomics): multimodal slide-based cytometry, confocal imaging, and volume rendering is the key

Attila Tarnok, Anja Mittag, Jens-Peer Kuska, Ulf-Dietrich Braumann, Birgit Mosch, Thomas Arendt

Proceedings Volume 6441, 64410H (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698530

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Confocal microscopy, Luminescence, Brain, Biological research, Image analysis, Neuroimaging, Microscopy, Bioinformatics, Laser scanners

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 6 February 2007 Paper

Paper

Hyperchromatic laser scanning cytometry

Attila Tárnok, Anja Mittag

Proceedings Volume 6430, 643011 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698597

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Biological research, Analytical research, Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Laser scanners, Statistical analysis, Neodymium, Microscopes, Biology, Molecules

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 27 March 2006 Paper

Paper

Automated four color CD4/CD8 analysis of leukocytes by scanning fluorescence microscopy using Quantum dots

Jozsef Bocsi, Anja Mittag, Viktor Varga, Bela Molnar, Zsolt Tulassay, Ulrich Sack, Dominik Lenz, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 6096, 60960Z (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644544

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Atomic force microscopy, Quantum dots, Microscopes, Blood, Biological research, Microscopy, Optical filters, Multiplexing, Analytical research

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 21 February 2006 Paper

Paper

Proliferation/apoptosis determination by tissue cytometry in gastrointestinal fresh frozen sections using triple labeling and automated scanning fluorescence microscopy

Jozsef Bocsi, Ferenc Sipos, Levente Ficsor, Viktor Varga, Zsolt Tulassay, Attila Tarnok, Béla Molnár

Proceedings Volume 6088, 60880I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.645823

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Atomic force microscopy, Cell death, Tissues, Microscopy, Biopsy, Microscopes, Control systems, Biological research, Visualization

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 21 February 2006 Paper

Paper

Clinical cytomics

Attila Tárnok, Anja Mittag, Dominik Lenz

Proceedings Volume 6088, 60880K (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.645024

KEYWORDS: Medicine, Tissues, Biological research, Proteins, Data acquisition, Surgery, Flow cytometry, Cancer, Heart, Multiplexing

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 21 February 2006 Paper

Paper

Apoptosis of circulating lymphocytes during pediatric cardiac surgery

J. Bocsi, M. Pipek, J. Hambsch, P. Schneider, A. Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 6088, 60880J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.645021

KEYWORDS: Cell death, Surgery, Blood, Light scattering, Statistical analysis, Diagnostics, Medicine, Cardiovascular surgery, Defense and security, Flow cytometry

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 1 April 2005 Paper

Paper

Small and cheap: accurate differential blood count with minimal sample volume by laser scanning cytometry (LSC)

Anja Mittag, Dominik Lenz, Paul Smith, Susanne Pach, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 5692, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.588653

KEYWORDS: Blood, Luminescence, Diagnostics, Laser scanners, Statistical analysis, Argon ion lasers, Cardiology, Heart, Microscopes, Signal detection

Read Abstract +

Aim: In patients, e.g. with congenital heart diseases, a differential blood count is needed for diagnosis. To this end by standard automatic analyzers 500 μl of blood is required from the patients. In case of newborns and infants this is a substantial volume, especially after operations associated with blood loss. Therefore, aim of this study was to develop a method to determine a differential blood picture with a substantially reduced specimen volume. Methods: To generate a differential blood picture 10 μl EDTA blood were mixed with 10 μl of a DRAQ5 solution (500μM, Biostatus) and 10 μl of an antibody mixture (CD45-FITC, CD14-PE, diluted with PBS). 20 μl of this cell suspension was filled into a Neubauer counting chamber. Due to the defined volume of the chamber it is possible to determine the cell count per volume. The trigger for leukocyte counting was set on DRAQ5 signal in order to be able to distinguish nucleated white blood cells from erythrocytes. Different leukocyte subsets could be distinguished due to the used fluorescence labeled antibodies. For erythrocyte counting cell suspension was diluted another 150 times. 20 μl of this dilution was analyzed in a microchamber by LSC with trigger set on forward scatter signal. Results: This method allows a substantial decrease of blood sample volume for generation of a differential blood picture (10 μl instead of 500μl). There was a high correlation between our method and the results of routine laboratory (r²=0.96, p<0.0001; n=40). For all parameters intra-assay variance was less than 7 %. Conclusions: In patients with low blood volume such as neonates and in critically ill infants every effort has to be taken to reduce the blood volume needed for diagnostics. With this method only 2% of standard sample volume is needed to generate a differential blood picture. Costs are below that of routine laboratory. We suggest this method to be established in paediatric cardiology for routine diagnostics and for resource poor settings.

Proceedings Article | 29 March 2005 Paper

Paper

Immunophenotyping by slide-based cytometry and by flow cytometry are comparable

Andreas Gerstner, Wiebke Laffers, Anja Mittag, Ingo Daehnert, Domnik Lenz, Friedrich Bootz, Jozsef Bocsi, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 5699, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.588644

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Flow cytometry, Blood, Glasses, Laser scanners, Statistical analysis, Signal detection, Cardiology, Laser systems engineering, Monoclonal antibodies

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 24 March 2005 Paper

Paper

Tissomics: two- and three-dimensional distribution of nuclei in brain tissue using laser scanning cytometry (LSC)

Domnik Lenz, Anja Mittag, Birgit Mosch, Jozsef Bocsi, Thomas Arendt, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 5701, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590695

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Brain, Luminescence, Solids, Neurons, Laser tissue interaction, Neuroimaging, Laser scanners, Argon ion lasers, Data acquisition

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 1 July 2004 Paper

Paper

Assessment of DNA replication in central nervous system by Laser Scanning Cytometry

Dominik Lenz, Birgit Mosch, Jozsef Bocsi, Thomas Arendt, Attila Tárnok

Proceedings Volume 5322, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.528168

KEYWORDS: Neurons, Brain, Alzheimer's disease, Luminescence, Tissues, Laser scanners, Proteins, Data acquisition, Solids, Argon ion lasers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 1 July 2004 Paper

Paper

Cytomics in predictive medicine

Attila Tarnok, Guenther Valet

Proceedings Volume 5318, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.528200

KEYWORDS: Medicine, Polonium, Molecules, Surgery, Proteins, Biological research, Blood, Arteries, Statistical analysis, Cardiology

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 1 July 2004 Paper

Paper

Sequential photobleaching for increasing the measurable fluorochromes by laser scanning cytometry

Anja Mittag, Dominik Lenz, Jozsef Bocsi, Ulrich Sack, Andreas Gerstner, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 5322, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.528208

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Optical filters, Blood, Laser scanners, Statistical analysis, Data acquisition, Glasses, Biological research, Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Microscopes

Read Abstract +

For immunophenotypic analysis more measurable parameters for the discrimination of leukocyte subsets are necessary. With a single scan six fluorochromes can be distinguished with the Laser Scanning Cytometer (LSC). Due to the number of PMTs the amount of simultaneously measurable fluorescences per scan is limited. Nevertheless, the amount of measurable colors can be improved to eight by appropriate change of the filter settings and two scans per specimen. Aim of this study was to use the special features of Slide based Cytometry (SBC) beyond filter change, remeasurement and merging to distinguish fluorochromes with similar emission spectra. The photosensitivity of fluorochromes that are excited and emit in a similar wavelength range may be very different. The number of measurable parameters per PMT was increased using photosensitivity of different fluorochromes as additional criteria. Peripheral blood leukocytes were stained with antibodies conjugated to the fluorochromes APC, APC-Cy5.5 and Alexa-Fluor 633 and mounted on conventional uncoated glass slides with Fluorescence mounting medium. Specimens were excited in the LSC with the HeNe (633nm) Laser and measured at different filter settings (670/20nm-filter for APC/ALEXA 633 and 710/20nm-filter for APC-Cy5.5). At this point, APC-Cy5.5 and APC/ALEXA633 were already distinguishable. In order to differentiate between APC and ALEXA633 photobleaching was performed by repeated excitation with the laser at 633nm. Control measurements proved that APC is much more sensitive against laser excitation, i.e. looses much more fluorescence intensity than ALEXA633. The separate measurements (before/after filter change and before/after bleaching) were merged into one file. The photostability of Alexa-Fluor 633 (1.02% bleach per scan) and APC (5.74% bleach per scan) are substantially different. Therefore, after bleaching and merging both fluorochromes can be distinguished and are regarded by the software as separate parameters. The fluorochromes APC/ALEXA633 and APC-Cy5.5 can be discriminated by changing the emission filters before bleach. By sequential photobleaching, change of filters and subsequent merging of the data the number of simultaneously measurable “colors” is substantially increased.

Proceedings Article | 22 June 2004 Paper

Paper

Clinical and laboratory applications of slide-based cytometry with the LSC, SFM, and the iCYTE imaging cytometer instruments

Jozsef Bocsi, Ed Luther, Anja Mittag, Ingo Jensen, Ulrich Sack, Dominik Lenz, Lajos Trezl, Viktor Varga, Beea Molnar, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 5328, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.529314

KEYWORDS: Atomic force microscopy, Cell death, Luminescence, Microscopes, Microscopy, Tumors, Digital imaging, Optical filters, Signal detection, Blood

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 22 July 2003 Paper

Paper

Clinical applications of slide-based cytometry (SBC)

Attila Taernok, Andreas Gerstner

Proceedings Volume 4958, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476122

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Tissues, Statistical analysis, Cell death, Tumors, Blood, Diagnostics, Biological research, Solids, Image analysis

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 19 June 2003 Paper

Paper

Six and more color immunophenotyping on the slide by laser scanning cytometry (LSC)

Dominik Lenz, Andreas Gerstner, Wiebke Laffers, Michae Steinbrecher, Friedrich Bootz, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 4962, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477893

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Luminescence, Bandpass filters, Blood, Laser scanners, Microscopes, Flow cytometry, Electronic filtering, Statistical analysis, Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 19 June 2003 Paper

Paper

Use of DNA stains in immunophenotyping by slide-based cytometry

Andreas Gerstner, Wiebke Laffers, Friedrich Bootz, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 4962, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477892

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Blood, Surgery, Particles, Biological research, Sensors, Head, Neck, Microscopes, Optical filters

Read Abstract +

Immunophenotyping of peripheral blood leukocytes (PBL) is a very well documented application of Slide Based Cytometry (SBC). As for any other assay it is of highest importance to ensure that all cells which are relevant for an analysis are recognized. Unlike assays for cultured cells which have homogenous morphology immunophenotyping of PBLs is performed on cells with heterogeneous size and shape. Therefore, triggering on parameters related to cell morphology might lead to an incomplete analysis of just a subset of cells especially in pathological conditions. Several dyes stain DNA specifically in a wide variety of emission spectra. Many of them show some influence of the chromatin condensation and organization on the staining intensity. DNA dyes therefore can be used to differentiate between cell types having the same ploidy. This can be exploited for immunophenotyping since some dyes therefore can partially replace antibody staining. The concept of using DNA dyes in the setting of immunostaining has the following advantages: (1) nuclear staining provides a stable and easy triggering signal that guarantees both, that neither cells are excluded nor that debris or polluting particles are included into the analysis; (2) some DNA dyes differentiate between mononuclear and polymorphonuclear cells. A disadvantage of DNA dyes is that mostly cells have to be permeabilized. Because of this only one set of immunophenotypic markers can be stained, cells are fixed and permeabilized, and then nuclei are stained with the appropriate DNA dye. In the study we demonstrate the use of the most commonly available DNA dyes (7-AAD, To-Pro, To-To, PI etc.) in their applicability in immunophenotyping. An overview of spectral properties, fluorescence spill-over and optimal combinations with surface antigen staining will be shown. As in general for SBC only very small sample volumes are needed. This allows to serially analyze PBL in clinical settings that up to now could not be studied in detail such as in the critical ill patient, during major surgery, and in new-borns and infants.

Proceedings Article | 19 June 2003 Paper

Paper

Detection of endothelial progenitor cells by flow and laser-scanning cytometry

Dominik Lenz, Karstem Lenk, Volker Adams, Andreas Boldt, Rainer Hambrecht, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 4962, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477862

KEYWORDS: Blood, Luminescence, Laser scanners, Signal detection, Flow cytometry, Microscopes, Data acquisition, Light scattering, Visualization, Tissues

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 4 June 2002 Paper

Paper

Multiparametric analysis of fine needle aspirate biopsies from parotid tumors by laser scanning cytometry (LSC)

Andreas Gerstner, Julia Machlitt, Anne-Kathrin Mueller, Attila Tarnok, Jens Oeken, Friedrich Bootz

Proceedings Volume 4625, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469791

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Luminescence, Biological research, Biopsy, Neck, Nerve, Microscopes, Laser scanners, Photomicroscopy, Image analysis

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 28 May 2002 Paper

Paper

Novel approaches for immunophenotyping by laser scanning cytometry (LSC)

Andreas Gerstner, Wiebke Laffers, Friedrich Bootz, Dominik Lenz, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 4622, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468349

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Laser scanners, Microscopes, Blood, Flow cytometry, Optical filters, Statistical analysis, Laser therapeutics, Glasses, Photomicroscopy

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 28 May 2002 Paper

Paper

Multicolor immunophenotyping of tissue sections by laser scanning cytometry (LSC)

Attila Tarnok, Andreas Gerstner, Dominik Lenz, Pavel Osmancik, Peter Schneider, Christine Trumpfheller, Pal Racz, Klara Tenner-Racz

Proceedings Volume 4622, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468348

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Luminescence, Lymphatic system, Data acquisition, Laser scanners, Argon ion lasers, Flow cytometry, Quantitative analysis, Microscopes, Laser tissue interaction

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 28 May 2002 Paper

Paper

Quantification of chemotaxis during pediatric cardiac surgery by flow and laser scanning cytometry

Attila Tarnok, Joerg Schmid, Pavel Osmancik, Dominik Lenz, Michal Pipek, Joerg Hambsch, Andreas Gerstner, Peter Schneider

Proceedings Volume 4622, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468363

KEYWORDS: Surgery, Blood, Laser scanners, Optical filters, Flow cytometry, Luminescence, Laser therapeutics, Microscopes, Monoclonal antibodies, In vitro testing

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 1 June 1999 Paper

Paper

Rapid discrimination of silica and heavy metal oxide-coated dust by induction of changes in [Ca2+]i, pHi, and plasma membrane potential in alveolar macrophages using flow cytometry

Thomas Schluter, Martina Dorger, Ingeborg Berg, Gunther Gercken, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 3604, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349199

KEYWORDS: Silica, Particles, Quartz, Metals, Flow cytometry, Calcium, Luminescence, Plasma, Oxygen, Light scattering

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 1 June 1999 Paper

Paper

Detection of leukocyte filtration and potential selective migration during use of cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery by flow cytometry

Joerg Hambsch, Veronika Schlykow, Jozsef Bocsi, Peter Schneider, Michal Pipek, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 3604, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349200

KEYWORDS: Blood, Surgery, In vitro testing, In vivo imaging, Flow cytometry, Tissues, Chromium, Optical filters, Statistical analysis, Cardiology

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 21 April 1999 Paper

Paper

Laser-scan cytometry: a new tool for clinical diagnostics

Holger Maerz, Adolf Baumgartner, Joerg Hambsch, Bert Hennig, Michael Nuesse, Thomas Schmid, Peter Schneider, Rainer Zotz, Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 3603, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.346761

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Flow cytometry, Blood, Diagnostics, Visualization, Microscopy, Microscopes, Statistical analysis, Laser scanners, Echocardiography

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 21 April 1999 Paper

Paper

Children with postsurgical capillary leak syndrome can be distinguished by antigen expression on neutrophils and monocytes

Attila Tarnok, Michal Pipek, Guenter Valet, Jacqueline Richter, Joerg Hambsch, Peter Schneider

Proceedings Volume 3603, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.346759

KEYWORDS: Surgery, Blood, Molecules, Luminescence, Capillaries, Flow cytometry, Heart, Statistical analysis, Databases, Calibration

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 1 May 1998 Paper

Paper

Quantification of the interaction of neuronal adhesion molecules by flow cytometry using microbeads

Attila Tarnok, Ursel Noehrenberg, Stephan Schuhmacher, Hans-Juergen Volkmer

Proceedings Volume 3256, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.307073

KEYWORDS: Molecules, Luminescence, Molecular interactions, Proteins, Ultraviolet radiation, Flow cytometry, Monoclonal antibodies, Data acquisition, Brain, Axons

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 29 April 1998 Paper

Paper

Applications of fixed-time flow cytometry in cell biology

Attila Tarnok

Proceedings Volume 3260, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.307101

KEYWORDS: Calcium, Flow cytometry, Neurotransmitters, Receptors, Luminescence, Physiology, Cell biology, Neuroscience, Calibration, Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy

Read Abstract +

Showing 5 of 48 publications

Proceedings Volume Editor (18)

SPIE Conference Volume | 4 April 2024

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XXII

SPIE Conference Volume | 24 April 2023

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XXI

SPIE Conference Volume | 11 April 2022

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XX

SPIE Conference Volume | 6 April 2021

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XIX

SPIE Conference Volume | 4 March 2020

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XVIII

Showing 5 of 18 publications

Conference Committee Involvement (36)

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XXIII

25 January 2025 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XXII

29 January 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XXI

30 January 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XX

24 January 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XIX

6 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications XIII

6 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications XII

4 February 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XVIII

3 February 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XVII

4 February 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications XI

4 February 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications X

29 January 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XVI

29 January 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XV

30 January 2017 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications IX

30 January 2017 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues IX

15 February 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications VIII

15 February 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XIII

9 February 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications VII

9 February 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XII

3 February 2014 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications

3 February 2014 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications

4 February 2013 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XI

2 February 2013 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications

23 January 2012 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues X

21 January 2012 | San Francisco, California, United States

Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications

24 January 2011 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues IX

22 January 2011 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues VIII

23 January 2010 | San Francisco, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues VII

26 January 2009 | San Jose, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues VI

21 January 2008 | San Jose, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues V

22 January 2007 | San Jose, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues IV

23 January 2006 | San Jose, California, United States

Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues II

24 January 2005 | San Jose, CA, United States

Imaging, Manipulation and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues

27 January 2004 | San Jose, CA, United States

Manipulation and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells and Tissues

28 January 2003 | San Jose, CA, United States

Microarrays and Combinatorial Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Analysis

26 January 2003 | San Jose, CA, United States

Advanced Techniques in Analytical Cytology VI

25 January 2002 | San Jose, CA, United States

Showing 5 of 36 Conference Committees

SIGN IN TO:

View contact details

UPDATE YOUR PROFILE

Is this your profile? Update it now.

Sign into your SPIE.org account

Don’t have a profile and want one?

Create an account on SPIE.org

Advertisement

Advertisement