The field of biosciences is rapidly evolving. From lab equipment to advances in human immune cell isolation, we rely on new methods and technology to break through our research barriers every day. But in our state of constant evolution, one thing has remained largely unchanged for several decades: culture medium. When you stop to think…
What are Proliferation Assays? Proliferation assays are a category of immune cell activation tests designed to measure cell division. Proliferation assays are some of the most commonly used measures of immune cell activation. Examples include: Tritiated Thymidine Incorporation (3H-thymidine Incorporation) Bromodeoxyuridine Incorporation (BrdU) Tetrazolium Dyes CFSE Dye Reduction CellTiter-Glo® Learn more about each method below.…
Our scientists bring a wealth of immunology research expertise from diverse backgrounds. With extensive experience in a variety of biologics disciplines, our team is an ideal resource for a wide range of outsource research services. From multiplex assays to flow cytometric analyses, we help you get on with discovery. In this researcher spotlight, we introduce…
Secure the Inventory You Need. Enter Purchase Orders Online. We’ve streamlined the purchase order process by allowing buyers to check out online using only a PO number. Under the typical PO procedure, you search our inventory, find the products you need, send a request to your purchasing department, fax or call the purchase order in,…
After launching our first tumor-specific T cell line (anti-leukemia / WT-1 T cells) in November, we now have another exciting tumor-specific T cell line in our catalog: Anti-NY-ESO-1 T Cells! Applications for NY-ESO-1 Immunotherapies The NY-ESO-1 (New York Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma 1) antigen is restricted to germ and placental cells, with re-expression in tumor…
Thawing frozen immune cell products can be tricky if you don’t take the proper precautions. It’s best to be well versed in thawing, handling and storage techniques before receiving your cells so you can ensure viability and function for your research. Many customers have similar cell handling questions, so we’ve compiled some of the most…
The Immune Epitope Database (IEDB) is a free online resource established by the National Institute for Health. The IEDB makes it easy for scientists and researchers to search for experimental data characterizing antibody and T cell epitopes for allergens, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, and transplants/alloantigens. Beyond epitope search, the IEDB also offers unique epitope analysis…
Diabetes is a disease that affects approximately 9.4 percent of the American population. If you manage diabetes properly with a healthy diet, exercise, and regular blood sugar monitoring, you lead a healthier life. Donating blood is a selfless way to save lives — as many as three people can benefit from a single donation. You…
Our team recently presented our findings on the effect of culture medium and supplementation on T cell proliferation and function at SITC 2018. The research was well-received, and we thank each of you who stopped by to ask questions. If you weren’t at SITC or missed our presentation, the full abstract and poster are below.…
Our scientists are excited to announce our first true tumor-specific T cell line! Our new anti-leukemia T cells have many applications in immunotherapy research. Why an Anti-Leukemia T Cell? Our newest T cell line recognizes the WT1 tumor antigen. WT1 gets its name from a gene that was originally discovered in Wilms’ tumor, a type…