One of the leading measurement methods used for quality monitoring in the pharmaceutical industry is consistency measurement by means of the Anton Paar PNR 12 penetrometer.
Using this method, involving small sample quantities and short analysis times, precise statements can be made as to the quality of the measured sample. The resulting penetration depth is a measurement for the consistency of the substance. Ointments with a low consistency, for example, can be more thoroughly applied on the skin and more easily absorbed. On the other hand, a substance with a high consistency can be...
Hercuvan Lab Systems [part of the Revongen Corporation] continues to expand its distribution network across Europe.
Hercuvan specialise in providing laboratory equipment for life science, microbiological, biochemical and clinical laboratories. The majority of the product development and design is undertaken in California, USA with the Asia Pacific sales and operations centred in Malaysia. Since 2015 Hercuvan has been appointing new distributors to further enhance its sales channels....
Micronic presents the 0.75ml and 1.40ml Amber tinted polypropylene storage tubes that, used in conjunction with a secure screw cap or push cap, ensure the integrity of light sensitive biological samples even over long-term storage periods.
Available in Non-coded and laser encrypted 2D coded formats – the tubes are designed from special amber colored material eliminating sample degradation by exposure to light while still usefully allowing visual checking of enclosed sample volume. Supplied in a 96-position sample tube storage rack, that meets the globally recognized ANSI / SLAS standard footprint, Micronic 0.75ml and 1.40ml Amber storage tubes are...
Cytocell Aquarius® probe range expanded in response to high customer demand
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has further expanded its extensive catalogue of fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) products with nine new Cytocell Aquarius® probes. The range now includes ETV6 Proximal Probe Green, ETV6 Distal Probe Red, MPO Probe Red, TP53 Probe Green, NUP214 Probe Red, DEK Probe Green, TAS2R1 (5p15.31) Probe Green, Chromosome 9 Satellite III Probe...
SciGene (Sunnyvale, CA) has introduced CytoZyme® HC Stabilized Pepsin a high potency solution used for digesting any tissue for FISH assays.
Purified liquid CytoZyme HC provides consistent activity for >12 months at 4°C; eliminating the need for laboratories to test new lots. Priced over 80% less than kit reagents from other vendors, it significantly reduces FISH cost per test...
The CELLdisc cell culture vessel offers large growth surfaces on a small footprint and facilitates the scale-up of mass cell cultures.
Greiner Bio-One, a technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, presents CELLdisc, a new multilayer cell culture vessel that offers a growth area of up to one square metre for adherent mammalian cells on a minimal footprint. Its compact, robust and cylindrical design means CELLdisc is just as suited to smaller test....
Porvair Sciences range of high performance PCR plates are made from polypropylene for extra rigidity.
These plates are compatible with the majority of 96- and 384-well block PCR and sequencing instruments, including fast sequencers and the Roche Light Cycler (TM) RT-PCR machine. Manufactured under Class 10,000 clean room conditions the complete range of 13 microplates is certified free of pyrogens as well as DNAse and RNAse enzyme activity enabling optimised PCR results....
Thermo Scientific Nunc Edge 2.0 Plate is designed to cost effectively increase cell consistency and productivity in cell-based assays
A new 96-well plate is uniquely engineered to virtually eliminate evaporation during lengthy incubation, enabling full-plate usage and increased well-to-well cell consistency for improved productivity in cell culture assays at a cost comparable to a standard 96-well plate....
New expandable benchtop workstation with unique single-use bioreactor design offers a simple approach to process development for fermentation and cell culture
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) today introduced the ambr® 250 modular, an innovative benchtop mini bioreactor system for parallel fermentation or cell culture. This system combines a unique single-use bioreactor vessel and expandable system design to offer bioprocess scientists access to advanced benchtop bioreactor technology for process development....
AMSBIO has launched a range of new TIGIT receptor products including a Jurkat cell line, Homogeneous assay kits and recombinant proteins for immunotherapy research.
Human T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) is a receptor expressed on the surface of human T cells and NK cells that binds to CD155 and CD112 present on the surface of dendritic cells. The binding of TIGIT with CD155 or CD112 results in inhibition of T cell and NK cell activation....
Empirical Bioscience announced today that they have introduced RTScript™, a cDNA Synthesis Kit, that allows users to produce robust cDNA yields in as little as 30 minutes.
The RTScript cDNA Synthesis Kitis a modified version of M-MLV Reverse Transcriptase with RNase H activity deactivated and increased thermal stability. These characteristics render it sensitive, specific, and capable of synthesizing highly structured and long cDNA fragments....
Asynt's DrySyn Heating Block range now has new options enabling scientists to conduct precisely controlled heated/stirred experiments in 3 Dram vials, 20ml Scintillation vials and 2ml HPLC sample vials.
The new multi position blocks when combined with a DrySyn base unit allow up to 27 experiments to be performed in parallel. DrySyn heating blocks enable clean, safe synthesis without the hazards or problems associated with silicon oil baths or heating mantles. With no messy oil, heat resistant handles, and the most comprehensive range of simple-to-configure reaction inserts (for round bottom flasks, pear shaped flasks, boiling tubes, NMR tubes and vials) - DrySyn is the...
AMSBIO has introduced new cell lines and controls for Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1) research, and to test inhibitors of the PD-1 / PD-L1 pathway.
The binding of PD-1, a receptor expressed on activated T-cells, to its ligands (PD-L1 and PD-L2) negatively regulates immune responses. PD-1 ligands are highly expressed in many cancers, and their interaction inhibits T-cell activity allowing cancer cells to escape immune surveillance....
Chemically-defined medium supports long-term culture of neuronal stem cells for neurological research
Irvine Scientific today announced the launch of PRIME-XV® Neural Basal Medium, a chemically-defined, serum-free medium for consistent neural cell culture, including neural progenitors and neuronal cells. This is the newest medium in Irvine’s PRIME-XV neural cell culture s ystem of media and supplements and supports the culture of human and rodent cells.Neural progenitors are sensitive to culture conditions and difficult to...
Porvair Sciences range of 384-well plates are produced in class 10,000 cleanroom conditions from superior grade, ultra-clean polypropylene to strict quality control guidelines.
Available both sterile and non-sterile, Porvair 384-well plates provide a perfect solution for sample storage and assay set-up, allowing dilutions and aliquots to be simply handled, stored, or transported. Manufactured extra flat to ensure effective sealing, Porvair 384-well plates maintain your sample integrity over extended periods down to –80ºC....
The latest innovative bio-decontamination technology to revolutionise pass-through chamber and cleanroom aseptic practices, has just been launched by the world’s leading decontamination experts.
The Bioquell FS-1 is a fixed system, designed to be rapidly installed and validated, overcoming many of the issues and challenges observed in pharmaceutical production and life science research. Based on Bioquell’s well proven gold-standard technology, the FS-1 delivers swift bio-decontamination cycles to a 6-log reduction whilst leaving no residues.....
Today Lonza introduced the 4D-NucleofectorTM LV Unit to its transfection platforms.
The new unit expands the proven 4D-Nucleofector™ System to closed, larger-scale transfection of up to 1x109 cells. Transfection protocols can be established in smaller scale using the 4D-Nucleofector™ X Unit and smoothly transferred to larger scale without the need for re-optimization....
Malvern Instruments has launched the new Zetasizer AT, a robust, online, automated analyzer that uses dynamic light scattering (DLS) to automatically measure the size of nanoparticles in suspensions and emulsions.
The new analyzer provides timely and reliable data that enables tracking of processes in the sub-micron size range, such as emulsification, dispersion, milling and homogenization, while at the same time eliminating the delays and inefficiencies associated with manual analysis....
AMSBIO has introduced a wide selection of new high quality products for exosome research.
Formulated to be quick, affordable and easy to use, AMSBIO's new expanded suite of quantification kits, isolation tools, standards, DNA & RNA extraction kits, antibodies and cell culture reagents will facilitate your understanding of exosomes using a wide variety of samples. Exosomes are small endosome derived lipid nanoparticles actively secreted by exocytosis in most living cells. Release of exosomes occurs either constitutively or...
Asynt has introduced new reaction inserts for its DrySyn Heating Block range enabling scientists to now conduct precisely controlled heated/stirred experiments in 3 Dram vials, 20ml Scintillation vials and 2ml HPLC sample vials**.
The new multi position blocks when combined with a DrySyn base unit allow up to 27 experiments to be performed in parallel. DrySyn heating blocks enable clean, safe synthesis without the hazards or problems associated with silicon oil baths or heating mantles. With no messy oil, heat resistant handles, and the most comprehensive range of simple-to-configure reaction inserts (for round bottom flasks, pear shaped flasks, boiling tubes, NMR tubes and vials) - DrySyn is...
Porvair Sciences range of 384-well plates are produced in class 10,000 cleanroom conditions from superior grade, ultra-clean polypropylene to strict quality control guidelines.
Available both sterile and non-sterile, Porvair 384-well plates provide a perfect solution for sample storage and assay set-up, allowing dilutions and aliquots to be simply handled, stored, or transported. Manufactured extra flat to ensure effective sealing, Porvair 384-well plates maintain your sample integrity over extended periods down to –80ºC. Manufactured to conform to ANSI/SLAS plate dimensions all Porvair...
INTEGRA announces the launch of eight and twelve channel versions of its innovative EVOLVE manual pipette.
Unlike traditional pipettes which utilize a single rotating plunger to set volumes, the EVOLVE features three adjustable dials for setting each individual volume digit. Simply depress and twist the plunger to unlock the volume dials. Once unlocked, freely adjust the three dials to rapidly set the desired volume. This revolutionary approach allows users to set volumes more than ten times faster....
Using this method, involving small sample quantities and short analysis times, precise statements can be made as to the quality of the measured sample. The resulting penetration depth is a measurement for the consistency of the substance. Ointments with a low consistency, for example, can be more thoroughly applied on the skin and more easily absorbed. On the other hand, a substance with a high consistency can be...
Available in Non-coded and laser encrypted 2D coded formats – the tubes are designed from special amber colored material eliminating sample degradation by exposure to light while still usefully allowing visual checking of enclosed sample volume. Supplied in a 96-position sample tube storage rack, that meets the globally recognized ANSI / SLAS standard footprint, Micronic 0.75ml and 1.40ml Amber storage tubes are...
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has further expanded its extensive catalogue of fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) products with nine new Cytocell Aquarius® probes. The range now includes ETV6 Proximal Probe Green, ETV6 Distal Probe Red, MPO Probe Red, TP53 Probe Green, NUP214 Probe Red, DEK Probe Green, TAS2R1 (5p15.31) Probe Green, Chromosome 9 Satellite III Probe...
Purified liquid CytoZyme HC provides consistent activity for >12 months at 4°C; eliminating the need for laboratories to test new lots. Priced over 80% less than kit reagents from other vendors, it significantly reduces FISH cost per test... 
These plates are compatible with the majority of 96- and 384-well block PCR and sequencing instruments, including fast sequencers and the Roche Light Cycler (TM) RT-PCR machine. Manufactured under Class 10,000 clean room conditions the complete range of 13 microplates is certified free of pyrogens as well as DNAse and RNAse enzyme activity enabling optimised PCR results....
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) today introduced the ambr® 250 modular, an innovative benchtop mini bioreactor system for parallel fermentation or cell culture. This system combines a unique single-use bioreactor vessel and expandable system design to offer bioprocess scientists access to advanced benchtop bioreactor technology for process development....
Human T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) is a receptor expressed on the surface of human T cells and NK cells that binds to CD155 and CD112 present on the surface of dendritic cells. The binding of TIGIT with CD155 or CD112 results in inhibition of T cell and NK cell activation....
The RTScript cDNA Synthesis Kitis a modified version of M-MLV Reverse Transcriptase with RNase H activity deactivated and increased thermal stability. These characteristics render it sensitive, specific, and capable of synthesizing highly structured and long cDNA fragments....
The new multi position blocks when combined with a DrySyn base unit allow up to 27 experiments to be performed in parallel. DrySyn heating blocks enable clean, safe synthesis without the hazards or problems associated with silicon oil baths or heating mantles. With no messy oil, heat resistant handles, and the most comprehensive range of simple-to-configure reaction inserts (for round bottom flasks, pear shaped flasks, boiling tubes, NMR tubes and vials) - DrySyn is the...
The binding of PD-1, a receptor expressed on activated T-cells, to its ligands (PD-L1 and PD-L2) negatively regulates immune responses. PD-1 ligands are highly expressed in many cancers, and their interaction inhibits T-cell activity allowing cancer cells to escape immune surveillance....
Irvine Scientific today announced the launch of PRIME-XV® Neural Basal Medium, a chemically-defined, serum-free medium for consistent neural cell culture, including neural progenitors and neuronal cells. This is the newest medium in Irvine’s PRIME-XV neural cell culture s ystem of media and supplements and supports the culture of human and rodent cells.Neural progenitors are sensitive to culture conditions and difficult to...
Available both sterile and non-sterile, Porvair 384-well plates provide a perfect solution for sample storage and assay set-up, allowing dilutions and aliquots to be simply handled, stored, or transported. Manufactured extra flat to ensure effective sealing, Porvair 384-well plates maintain your sample integrity over extended periods down to –80ºC....
The Bioquell FS-1 is a fixed system, designed to be rapidly installed and validated, overcoming many of the issues and challenges observed in pharmaceutical production and life science research. Based on Bioquell’s well proven gold-standard technology, the FS-1 delivers swift bio-decontamination cycles to a 6-log reduction whilst leaving no residues.....
The new unit expands the proven 4D-Nucleofector™ System to closed, larger-scale transfection of up to 1x109 cells. Transfection protocols can be established in smaller scale using the 4D-Nucleofector™ X Unit and smoothly transferred to larger scale without the need for re-optimization....
The new analyzer provides timely and reliable data that enables tracking of processes in the sub-micron size range, such as emulsification, dispersion, milling and homogenization, while at the same time eliminating the delays and inefficiencies associated with manual analysis....
Formulated to be quick, affordable and easy to use, AMSBIO's new expanded suite of quantification kits, isolation tools, standards, DNA & RNA extraction kits, antibodies and cell culture reagents will facilitate your understanding of exosomes using a wide variety of samples. Exosomes are small endosome derived lipid nanoparticles actively secreted by exocytosis in most living cells. Release of exosomes occurs either constitutively or...
The new multi position blocks when combined with a DrySyn base unit allow up to 27 experiments to be performed in parallel. DrySyn heating blocks enable clean, safe synthesis without the hazards or problems associated with silicon oil baths or heating mantles. With no messy oil, heat resistant handles, and the most comprehensive range of simple-to-configure reaction inserts (for round bottom flasks, pear shaped flasks, boiling tubes, NMR tubes and vials) - DrySyn is...
Available both sterile and non-sterile, Porvair 384-well plates provide a perfect solution for sample storage and assay set-up, allowing dilutions and aliquots to be simply handled, stored, or transported. Manufactured extra flat to ensure effective sealing, Porvair 384-well plates maintain your sample integrity over extended periods down to –80ºC. Manufactured to conform to ANSI/SLAS plate dimensions all Porvair...
Unlike traditional pipettes which utilize a single rotating plunger to set volumes, the EVOLVE features three adjustable dials for setting each individual volume digit. Simply depress and twist the plunger to unlock the volume dials. Once unlocked, freely adjust the three dials to rapidly set the desired volume. This revolutionary approach allows users to set volumes more than ten times faster....