- ST enables the generation of single-cell profiles in historical samples such as formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE), or cryopreserved (FF) tissue.
- ST provides a spatial context for gene expression and elucidates the cellular microenvironment and cell-cell interactions.
Application example:
- The spatial localization of immune cells in tissue can provide crucial information from a prognostic perspective.
- Studies on response to cancer immunotherapy (Braun et al. *):
- Comparison of the spatial transcriptome profiles of patients in the treatment and control arms, as well as of patients who respond well or poorly to therapy.
- Parallel molecular and imaging characterization of the tumor, tumor-infiltrating immune cells, and tumor microenvironment
Available assays:
- Visium HD Spatial Gene Expression (FFPE and cryopreserved tissue)
- Visium Spatial Gene Expression (FFPE and cryopreserved tissue)
* Braun T, Rade M, Merz M, et al. Multiomic profiling of T cell lymphoma after therapy with anti-BCMA CAR T cells and GPRC5D-directed bispecific antibody. Nat Med. 2025 Apr;31(4):1145-1153. doi: 10.1038/s41591-025-03499-9