| Abundance |
The quantity or concentration of a specific cell type or marker within a sample, measured per individual FCS file in cytometry data. Often used to describe the relative or absolute presence of cell populations in cytometry. |
| cluster |
Pre-defined groups of similar cells based on specific characteristics or measurements, used to analyze subsets within cytometry data. Clusters are identified prior to analysis in the app. |
| Differential Abundance |
The comparison of abundance levels between different conditions or groups in cytometry data to identify significant changes in cell populations. |
| Differential State |
Refers to the analysis of changes in state or condition of cell populations under different experimental conditions, assessing variations beyond mere abundance. |
| FCS |
Fluorescence-activated Cell Sorting file, a data format used in flow cytometry that contains information about each individual cell measured by the flow cytometer. |
| Gating |
Method used to select cells based on specific criteria in flow cytometry, allowing for the analysis of cell subpopulations. Gating is performed prior to data analysis in the app. |
| Metadata |
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| MFI |
Mean Fluorescence Intensity, a measure used in flow cytometry to quantify the average fluorescence intensity of cells within a gated population, indicative of protein expression levels. |
| State Markers |
Indicators used in cytometry to identify transient or conditional characteristics of cells, such as activation or stress responses, reflecting the dynamic states of cells. |
| Type Markers |
Specific markers used in cytometry to classify cells into distinct types or classes based on their inherent properties, such as cell lineage or functional attributes. |