Scientific Library
New Zika virus monoclonal antibodies
Abnova offer a series of new monoclonal research antibodies to support the study of the Zika virus. These are available through tebu-bio across Europe. Let's take a look at these monoclonals,
Sekisui XenoTech Awarded Cryopreservation Patent for Cryostax single freeze hepatocytes
Sekisui XenoTech has just been issued U.S. Patent No. 9,642,355 for the “cryopreservation of cells and subcellular fractions,” specifically related to Sekisui XenoTech’s CryostaX® test systems. This hepatocyte
ADME-Tox: liver fractions with High Aldehyde Oxidase and Xanthine Oxidase Activity
Sekisui XenoTech has just established a method for high Aldehyde Oxidase and Xanthine Oxidase activity in pooled Human liver test systems.
These new test systems (Pooled Human Liver S9 and cytosol) have
Tips for primary cell culture
Functionality and viability of primary cells can be impaired by incorrect thawing procedures, storage or culture conditions. It's generally admitted that applying the same protocols as for cell lines
ELISA test to confirm elimination of Host Cell Proteins (HCP) from bioproductions
Expression systems - removing their contaminants
CHO, E. Coli and Pichia are useful expression systems for drug production. This can be for proteins, enzymes or antibody productions. Research and development
Subcellular fractions for ADME studies: broad custom capacities with strong expertise
Over the years, Sekisui XenoTech has built up a strong expertise in preparing subcellular fractions for ADME applications.
There is a list of the fractions readily available for prompt delivery across
New: Nipah Virus G Protein and antibodies for developing specific NiV ELISA test
Nipah Virus Infection (NiV) is an emerging infectious disease of public health importance in the South-East Asia Region (source: World Health Organization). Along with Hendra virus (HeV), NiV is part
Fatty Liver Disease Research: new Tissue Arrays and microsome pool
Sekisui XenoTech now offers human liver tissue microarrays (TMA) and a microsomal pool for studying and developing new treatments for fatty liver disease (FLD). The microsomes and arrays feature non-alcoholic
New CryostaX® Rodent Hepatocytes - largest pools available, easy-to-use pellet format
Sekisui XenoTech have announced the addition of Rodent Hepatocytes to their patented CryostaX® product line.
The CryostaX® in vitro drug discovery and preclinical drug development test system is continuously
Human Liver Lysosomes for in vitro catabolism testing
In this post, I'd like to introduce the Human liver Lysosomes developed by Sekisui-Xenotech, which have opened up a new era in catabolism models. Read on to learn more, and also to download a case study
Hepatocyte Pellets - why should you make the switch?
You may have heard about the patented CryostaX® format of hepatocyte pellets, but do you know why SEKISUI XenoTech and countless other researchers have made the switch from traditional hepatocyte
Establishing meaningful SYBR Green-based qPCR assays
Establishing meaningful SYBR Green-based qPCR assays
SYBR Green qPCR with Standard Curve Protocol
Note from the Author:
This protocol is based on experiences using the StepOnePlus™ Real-Time PCR System