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…
1. Eliminate Costly LAL & Rabbit Testing Because their blood clots at the presence of bacterial endotoxins, lysate of horseshoe crab blood (Limulus amoebocyte lysate, LAL) has been used since the 1960s to test pharmaceuticals for substances that can cause fever. The rabbit pyrogen test was more commonly used before the 1960s but is still…
Influenza season is just around the corner. With many Americans expected to seek out the flu vaccination starting in September and October, customers will soon be asking if our donors have received the flu shot or are infected with the flu. We always gather as much information about our donors as possible, and influenza vaccination…
Despite being central to adaptive immunity and transplantation, the genetic locus that encodes Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) can be confusing to scientists who don’t specialize in it. HLA Background The molecules that belong to the HLA system were first defined using antibodies: the class I antigens (A, B and C) and the class II antigen…
Proper testing of antigen specific T cells and PBMC is essential to ensure antigen specificity and cell functionality. Whether you’re purchasing human cells for research from a supplier or preparing your own antigen specific T cells or PBMC for experimentation, it’s important to perform the appropriate tests beforehand. We always test our antigen specific T…
Our scientists are always looking to improve the usability and functionality of our immune cells. We strive to be more than just a supplier – we want to help our customers get the most out of their experiments to advance their research efforts. So when a customer came to us with a question, we became…
Studying the Certificate of Analysis is a fundamental step to ensuring the immune cell products you purchase are going to be viable, pure, or match the specifications required for your experiment. Let’s face it: even the best purification methods sometimes fail. As a researcher, you need to educate yourself on the purity of the cells…