Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) is a specialized type of flow cytometry. It provides a method for sorting a heterogeneous mixture of biological cells into two or more containers, one cell at a time, based upon the specific light scattering and fluorescent characteristics of each cell.he acronym FACS is trademarked and owned by Becton, Dickinson and Company. Among the large majority of researchers who use this technology for sorting or analysis, this term has become genericized, much like Xerox for photocopy or Kleenex for facial tissue.
Prednisone makes our bodies metabolize sugar and carbohydrates differently making some people weight gain and experience high levels of sugar in the blood by making our bodies resistant to insulin. In this way, a person may develop diabetes. The rates of Prednisone causing this disorder are 10-24%. H.
While you are taking prednisone you will need to change what you eat and drink. Prednisone has some side effects, including: 1  weight gain. 2  increased appetite. 3  high blood pressure. 4  higher risk of developing osteoporosisâ or steroid-induced diabetes.odium helps to control the amount of water in our bodies as well as our blood pressure. You need to eat foods that are low in sodium because prednisone can cause you to hold extra water in your body. This causes swelling or puffiness, usually around your eyes and ankles.