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…