New technique maps proteins in individual cells for disease research

Summary: Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Pixelgen Technologies have introduced a groundbreaking technique, molecular pixelation, enabling the mapping of hundreds of proteins in individual cells simultaneously. This advancement allows for a detailed analysis of protein distribution and interactions within cells, crucial for studying diseases like cancer. Funded by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, Swedish Society for Medical Research, and Swedish Research Council, the technology is being commercialized by Pixelgen.

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