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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
1819921
活細胞成像市場報告(按產品、應用、技術(延時顯微鏡、光漂白後螢光恢復、螢光共振能量轉移、高內涵篩選等)和地區)2025 年至 2033 年Live Cell Imaging Market Report by Product, Application, Technology (Time-Lapse Microscopy, Fluorescence Recovery after Photobleaching, Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer, High Content Screening, and Others), and Region 2025-2033 |
2024年,全球活細胞成像市場規模達25億美元。展望未來, IMARC Group預計到2033年,該市場規模將達到48億美元,2025-2033年期間的複合年成長率(CAGR)為7.27%。北美憑藉其先進的技術基礎設施和強大的研發(R&D)計劃,佔據了市場主導地位。細胞研究投資的激增、成像系統的技術進步、人工智慧(AI)和機器學習(ML)整合的不斷增強、藥物研發需求的不斷成長、個性化醫療需求的不斷成長、政府對生命科學的資助增加以及實驗室工作流程的自動化,都是推動市場成長的一些因素。
活細胞成像在藥物研發中的日益普及是推動市場成長的關鍵因素。它使科學家能夠即時觀察細胞對潛在藥物化合物的反應,從而加快有效療法的發現。這種即時監測有助於更有效地理解藥物機制和毒性特徵,最大限度地縮短藥物研發週期並降低成本。此外,包括高解析度顯微鏡和螢光探針在內的成像技術的不斷進步,使得人們能夠更準確、更全面地觀察細胞功能,從而加深對複雜生物機制的理解。人工智慧和自動化技術的結合進一步增強了這些能力,提高了研究和診斷的效率和精確度。此外,癌症、心臟病和神經退化性疾病等慢性疾病的日益流行,也推動了對複雜影像技術的需求。活細胞成像使研究人員和醫療保健提供者能夠研究疾病進展、細胞間相互作用以及對治療的反應,這對於針對這些複雜疾病開發更有效、更有針對性的療法至關重要。
成像系統對先進環境控制的需求
市場對精密環境控制系統的需求日益成長,這些系統旨在確保最佳條件,從而實現細胞的長期監測,這對市場產生了積極影響。隨著研究越來越依賴長時間的實驗來監測活細胞的即時變化,穩定的溫度、濕度和氣體成分變得至關重要。整合精確環境控制的成像系統有助於模擬體內環境,確保細胞在實驗過程中自然活動。這增強了結果的生物學意義,並最大限度地減少了由於外部變化而導致的資料變異性。在不影響細胞活力的情況下進行長時間成像的能力,也使得更複雜、更豐富的研究成為可能。 2024年,ONI推出了Stage Top培養箱,這是一款精密的環境控制系統,旨在增強奈米成像儀上的活細胞成像效果。它能夠維持溫度、二氧化碳和濕度,以模擬類似體內的條件,從而進行長期檢測。此培養箱支援標準的玻片和培養皿,提高了實驗的多功能性和生物相關性。
細胞檢測投資不斷成長
資本正湧向高度依賴活細胞檢測的平台,尤其是在免疫腫瘤學、傳染病和代謝紊亂等領域。這些測試旨在展現細胞隨時間推移的行為,例如細胞運動、細胞間相互作用以及對刺激的反應,而靜態成像或終點評估無法捕捉這些行為。投資人尋求能與藥物研發線同步發展,同時又能確保準確性的驗證技術。活細胞成像滿足了這項要求,尤其適用於對快速性、清晰度和一致性至關重要的多重檢測環境。因此,新興新創公司和中型生物技術公司從一開始就將成像功能融入其核心服務中。活細胞平台在吸引早期投資方面日益重要的地位,也推動了可擴展自動化成像系統的實施。
提高高階影像技術的可及性
隨著更緊湊、價格實惠且功能先進的系統不斷湧現,活細胞成像市場正在蓬勃發展。傳統上,先進的活細胞成像技術因其規模、複雜性和昂貴而僅限於富裕機構使用。最近的進展旨在讓更廣泛的使用者群體能夠使用這些工具,包括小型研究實驗室、學術機構和新興生物技術公司。這項變更鼓勵人們更廣泛地參與詳細的細胞研究和功能評估,尤其是在免疫療法、T 細胞研究和再生醫學等領域。這些便捷的系統透過最大限度地減少財務和營運障礙,擴大了用戶群,並提高了活細胞成像技術的採用率。 2025 年,布魯克宣布推出 Beacon Discovery™,這是一款小巧且價格實惠的活體單細胞功能分析系統。該系統基於布魯克的 OEP 技術構建,可透過機器學習驅動的自動化實現即時、多參數的單細胞研究。該系統旨在讓學術界和生物技術領域的更多人能夠使用,支持免疫療法、TCR 發現和再生醫學研究。
慢性病和傳染病率上升
慢性疾病(尤其是癌症、心臟病和神經退化性疾病)病例的不斷增加,推動了對活細胞成像等先進技術的需求。這些疾病通常涉及複雜的細胞活動,需要準確、即時的監測才能了解病情進展和治療反應。活細胞成像使科學家能夠觀察不同治療方案下的細胞變化,從而有助於標靶治療的進展並增強臨床研究的決策能力。它能夠捕捉動態過程,這對於發現更有效、更侵入性的治療方法至關重要。世界衛生組織 (WHO) 估計,到 2050 年,全球將報告超過 3500 萬例新發癌症病例,凸顯了對有助於早期發現和治療監督的資源的迫切需求。隨著醫療保健領域對疾病管理和個人化治療方法的日益重視,活細胞成像已成為研究和臨床環境中不可或缺的要素。
戰略合作
成像技術創造者之間的協作聯盟對於將互補功能整合到緊密整合的系統中至關重要。這些合作關係將打造出整合的平台,提供增強的成像功能、便利的自動化操作和豐富的功能。透過將硬體進步與先進的計算技術相結合,這些解決方案使研究人員能夠以更高的清晰度、速度和準確性執行複雜的3D成像任務。這些整合系統還簡化了設定並提高了工作流程效率,使更廣泛的使用者群體能夠獲得先進的成像技術。隨著越來越多的公司合作開發更完善的解決方案,活細胞成像市場將受益於卓越的產品功能,並在需要高解析度3D細胞檢測的研究領域中更具吸引力。順應此一趨勢,CrestOptics和徠卡顯微系統公司於2024年宣佈建立策略夥伴關係,將CrestOptics的CICERO轉盤單元整合到徠卡的THUNDER Imager細胞轉盤系統中。此次合作將CICERO緊湊的高解析度共聚焦成像與THUNDER先進的運算透明化和自動化工具結合。它擴展了對複雜生物樣本進行高效 3D 活細胞成像的途徑。
增強訓練和教育應用
活細胞成像在教育和培訓領域的日益普及是推動市場成長的關鍵因素。隨著研究機構和大學細胞生物學、藥理學和生物醫學課程的擴展,對先進影像技術的需求日益成長,以培養未來的科學家和醫療保健專業人員。活細胞成像使學生和研究人員能夠即時觀察細胞活動,從而獲得運用先進技術的重要實務經驗。此外,這項技術正被整合到醫學和研究專家的培訓計畫和研討會中,以增強他們對細胞動力學和疾病過程的理解。隨著教育機構不斷投資先進成像技術以提升學習體驗,活細胞成像市場正受益於更廣泛的用戶群和更高的應用率。
設備佔大部分市場佔有率
成像技術的不斷進步推動了設備細分市場的發展,使其能夠實現更高的解析度和更高的活細胞分析精度。多光子顯微鏡、螢光成像和超解析度顯微鏡等創新技術正在增強研究人員即時觀察複雜細胞過程的能力。隨著實驗室尋求簡化工作流程並提高通量,對自動化、使用者友善系統的需求也推動了市場的成長。此外,人們對藥物研發、癌症研究和再生醫學的日益關注,也促使人們擴大採用先進的影像設備來支持這些領域。生命科學研究投入的不斷增加,加上政府對科學創新的資助,進一步推動了對先進成像系統的需求。臨床診斷和生物技術應用對精確、非侵入式成像工具日益成長的需求也在推動設備細分市場的發展方面發揮關鍵作用,使其成為活細胞成像市場擴張的重要組成部分。
細胞生物學佔據產業最大佔有率
根據活細胞成像市場概況,細胞生物學細分市場的發展受到日益成長的細胞過程即時可視化需求的驅動,這對於理解細胞功能、訊號通路和相互作用至關重要。研究人員依靠活細胞成像來研究細胞分化、遷移和凋亡等複雜的生物現象,而這些現像是細胞生物學的核心。高解析度顯微鏡和先進螢光技術等成像技術的進步,提供了更清晰、更詳細的細胞影像,進一步推動了這個細分市場的發展。此外,人們對癌症研究、再生醫學和幹細胞療法日益成長的關注,也推動了對精確、動態細胞監測的需求。政府對生物研究的資助增加,以及製藥業對藥物開發的投資不斷增加,也促進了活細胞成像市場的收入成長。
光漂白後螢光恢復(FRAP)代表了領先的細分市場
光漂白後螢光恢復 (FRAP) 領域的發展源於對用於研究活細胞內分子動力學的先進技術日益成長的需求。 FRAP 使研究人員能夠即時監測蛋白質遷移率、結合動力學和膜流動性,這對於理解訊號傳導和基因表現等細胞過程至關重要。藥物研發中越來越多的應用,尤其是在評估新療法對蛋白質交互作用的影響方面,正在推動該技術的使用。諸如更高解析度的成像系統和改進的光漂白工具等技術進步,使得 FRAP 更易於取得且更精確。此外,人們對在分子層面研究癌症和神經退化性疾病等疾病的興趣日益濃厚,也推動了該技術的普及。
北美引領市場,佔據最大的活細胞成像市場佔有率
該報告還對所有主要區域市場進行了全面分析,包括北美(美國和加拿大);亞太地區(中國、日本、印度、韓國、澳洲、印尼等);歐洲(德國、法國、英國、義大利、西班牙、俄羅斯等);拉丁美洲(巴西、墨西哥等);以及中東和非洲。報告指出,北美是活細胞成像最大的區域市場。
根據活細胞成像市場預測,北美區域市場受先進醫療基礎設施和蓬勃發展的製藥行業的驅動,這些行業在研發方面投入了大量資金。人們對藥物研發、個人化醫療和癌症研究的日益關注,提升了對活細胞成像技術的需求。此外,成像系統的技術進步,例如高解析度顯微鏡和先進的螢光技術,也支援著市場的成長。政府(尤其是在美國)對生命科學研究的計劃和資助,進一步推動了這項擴張。此外,關鍵市場參與者的存在以及研究機構和製藥公司之間的合作,也提升了活細胞成像市場的價值。
(請注意,這只是關鍵參與者的部分名單,完整名單將在報告中提供。)
The global live cell imaging market size reached USD 2.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.27% during 2025-2033. North America dominates the market because of state-of-the-art technological infrastructure and strong research and development (R&D) initiatives. Surging cell-based research investments, technological advancements in imaging systems, increasing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) integration, growing demand in drug discovery, the escalating demand for personalized medicine, the rise in government funding for life sciences, and the automation of laboratory workflows are some of the factors propelling the market growth.
The rising adoption of live cell imaging in drug discovery is a crucial factor bolstering the market growth. It allows scientists to observe cellular reactions to prospective drug compounds instantaneously, speeding up the discovery of efficient therapies. This real-time monitoring aids in comprehending drug mechanisms and toxicity profiles more effectively, minimizing the duration and expenses of drug development. Moreover, ongoing advancements in imaging technologies, including high-resolution microscopes and fluorescent probes, are allowing for more accurate and comprehensive observations of cellular functions, resulting in improved understanding of intricate biological mechanisms. The incorporation of AI and automation further boosts these abilities, enhancing efficiency and precision in research and diagnostics. Besides this, the growing prevalence of chronic illnesses like cancer, heart diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders is driving the need for sophisticated imaging technologies. Live cell imaging enables researchers and healthcare providers to examine disease progression, interactions between cells, and responses to treatments, essential for creating more effective and targeted therapies for these intricate diseases.
Demand for Advanced Environmental Control in Imaging Systems
The growing need for sophisticated environmental control systems that ensure optimal conditions for extended cellular monitoring is positively influencing the market. As studies increasingly depend on prolonged assays to monitor real-time alterations in living cells, stable temperature, humidity, and gas composition become crucial. Imaging systems that incorporate accurate environmental control aid in mimicking in vivo conditions, guaranteeing that cells act naturally during the experiment. This enhances the biological significance of results and minimizes data variability due to external changes. The capacity to perform extended imaging sessions without affecting cell viability also allows for more intricate and content-rich investigations. In 2024, ONI launched the Stage Top Incubator, a precision environmental control system designed to enhance live-cell imaging on the Nanoimager. It maintained temperature, CO2, and humidity to simulate in vivo-like conditions for extended assays. The incubator supported standard slides and dishes, improving experimental versatility and biological relevance.
Growing Investment in Cell-Based Assays
Capital is being directed towards platforms that depend significantly on live cell assays, particularly within fields like immuno-oncology, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. These tests are intended to demonstrate behavior over time like cell movement, cell-cell interactions, and reactions to stimuli, which static imaging or endpoint assessments fail to capture. Investors seek validation technologies that can grow alongside drug pipelines while still ensuring accuracy. Live cell imaging meets that requirement and is especially beneficial for multiplexed assay settings where rapidity, clarity, and consistency are essential. As a result, emerging startups and medium-sized biotech companies are incorporating imaging functionalities into their essential services from the outset. The growing significance of live-cell-based platforms in attracting early-stage investment also motivates the implementation of scalable, automated imaging systems.
Increasing Accessibility of High-End Imaging Technologies
The market for live cell imaging is growing as more compact, affordable systems with advanced features become available. Traditionally, advanced live cell imaging technologies were constrained to affluent organizations because of their scale, intricacy, and expense. Recent advancements are aiming at increasing the accessibility of these tools to a broader array of users, encompassing smaller research laboratories, academic institutions, and nascent biotech companies. This change encourages wider involvement in detailed cellular studies and functional evaluations, particularly in areas like immunotherapy, T cell investigation, and regenerative medicine. These accessible systems widen the user base and boost the adoption rate of live cell imaging technologies by minimizing financial and operational obstacles. In 2025, Bruker announced the launch of Beacon Discovery(TM), a compact and affordable live single-cell functional analysis system. Built on Bruker's OEP technology, it enables real-time, multi-parameter single-cell studies with ML-driven automation. Designed for broader access in academia and biotech, it supports immunotherapy, TCR discovery, and regenerative medicine research.
Rising Prevalence of Chronic and Infectious Diseases
The increasing cases of chronic diseases, particularly cancer, heart conditions, and neurodegenerative illnesses, is driving the need for sophisticated technologies, such as live cell imaging. These illnesses usually entail intricate cellular activities that necessitate accurate, immediate monitoring to comprehend advancement and therapeutic reaction. Live cell imaging allows scientists to observe cellular alterations under different therapeutic scenarios, aiding the advancement of targeted therapies and enhancing decision-making in clinical studies. Its capability to capture dynamic processes makes it crucial for discovering more effective, less invasive treatment methods. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 35 million new cancer cases will be reported by 2050, emphasizing the critical demand for resources that aid in early detection and treatment oversight. With an increasing emphasis on disease management and tailored treatment approaches in healthcare, live cell imaging emerges as an essential element in research and clinical settings.
Strategic Collaborations
Collaborative alliances among imaging technology creators are crucial for integrating complementary capabilities into cohesive systems. These partnerships lead to cohesive platforms that provide enhanced imaging capabilities, convenient automation, and expanded features. By combining hardware advancements with sophisticated computational technologies, these solutions allow researchers to perform intricate 3D imaging tasks with enhanced clarity, speed, and accuracy. These integrated systems also simplify setup and enhance workflow efficiency, making advanced imaging more attainable for a broader spectrum of users. With an increasing number of companies collaborating to create improved solutions, the live cell imaging market benefiting from superior product features and heightened attractiveness in research fields demanding high-resolution, 3D cellular examination. In line with this trend, in 2024, CrestOptics and Leica Microsystems announced a strategic partnership to integrate CrestOptics' CICERO spinning disk unit into Leica's THUNDER Imager Cell Spinning Disk system. This collaboration combined CICERO's compact, high-resolution confocal imaging with THUNDER's advanced computational clearing and automation tools. It expanded access to efficient 3D live-cell imaging for complex biological samples.
Enhanced Training and Educational Applications
The increasing adoption of live cell imaging in educational and training environments is a crucial factor impelling the market growth. With the expansion of curricula in cell biology, pharmacology, and biomedical sciences at research institutions and universities, there is a rise in the demand for advanced imaging technologies to educate future scientists and healthcare professionals. Live cell imaging enables students and researchers to watch cellular activities as they happen, offering essential practical experience with advanced technology. Moreover, this technology is being integrated into training programs and workshops for medical and research experts, enhancing their comprehension of cell dynamics and disease processes. With educational institutions increasingly investing in advanced imaging technologies to improve learning experiences, the live cell imaging market is benefiting from a broader user base and higher adoption of these tools.
Equipment accounts for the majority of the market share
The equipment segment is driven by the continuous advancements in imaging technology, enabling higher resolution and improved accuracy in live cell analysis. Innovations such as multi-photon microscopes, fluorescence imaging, and super-resolution microscopy are enhancing researchers' ability to observe intricate cellular processes in real-time. The demand for automated, user-friendly systems is also propelling growth, as laboratories seek to streamline workflows and increase throughput. Additionally, the rising focus on drug discovery, cancer research, and regenerative medicine has led to higher adoption of advanced imaging equipment to support these fields. Increasing investments in life sciences research, coupled with government funding for scientific innovations, are further boosting the demand for state-of-the-art imaging systems. The growing need for precise, non-invasive imaging tools in clinical diagnostics and biotechnology applications is also playing a crucial role in driving the equipment segment, making it an essential part of the live cell imaging market's expansion.
Cell biology holds the largest share of the industry
As per the live cell imaging market overview, the cell biology segment is driven by the increasing demand for real-time visualization of cellular processes, which is critical for understanding cell function, signaling pathways, and interactions. Researchers rely on live cell imaging to study complex biological phenomena such as cell differentiation, migration, and apoptosis, which are central to cell biology. Advancements in imaging technologies, such as high-resolution microscopes and advanced fluorescence techniques, are providing clearer, more detailed cellular images, further driving this segment. Additionally, the rising focus on cancer research, regenerative medicine, and stem cell therapies has fueled the need for accurate, dynamic cell monitoring. Increased government funding for biological research and growing pharmaceutical industry investments in drug development are also bolstering the live cell imaging market revenue.
Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) represents the leading market segment
The fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) segment is driven by the growing demand for advanced techniques to study molecular dynamics within live cells. FRAP allows researchers to monitor protein mobility, binding kinetics, and membrane fluidity in real time, which is crucial in understanding cellular processes like signal transduction and gene expression. Increasing applications in drug discovery, particularly in evaluating the effects of new therapies on protein interactions, are boosting the use of this technique. Technological advancements, such as higher-resolution imaging systems and improved photobleaching tools, have made FRAP more accessible and precise. Additionally, the rising interest in studying diseases at the molecular level, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, is fueling its adoption.
North America leads the market, accounting for the largest live cell imaging market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America represents the largest regional market for live cell imaging.
As per the live cell imaging market forecast, the North America's regional market is driven by the strong presence of advanced healthcare infrastructure and a robust pharmaceutical industry, which heavily invests in research and development (R&D). The increasing focus on drug discovery, personalized medicine, and cancer research has elevated the demand for live cell imaging technologies. Additionally, technological advancements in imaging systems, such as high-resolution microscopes and advanced fluorescence techniques, are supporting market growth. Government initiatives and funding for life science research, particularly in the United States, further fuel this expansion. Moreover, the presence of key market players and collaborations between research institutions and pharmaceutical companies enhance the live cell imaging market's value.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)