Renal proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTEpiC) play a crucial role in renal function. They reabsorb nearly all of the glucose and amino acids in the glomerular filtrate, while allowing other substances of no nutritional value to be excreted in the
Human Hepatic Stellate Cells
ScienCell’s Human Hepatic Stellate Cells (Product Code: SC-5300) cultured in Stellate Cell Medium (Product Code: SC-5301) is an optimal model for many research areas including liver injury, hepatic development, regeneration, xenobiotic responses, intermediary metabolism, and immunoregulation. Studying HHSteC will lead
Microtubules and the Assembly of the Inflammasome Complex
Inflammasomes are assembled from a pattern-recognition receptor, the adapter protein Asc and caspase-1 to process interleukin-1b (IL-1b) and IL-18 in response to microbial components or damage-associated signals. Recently, it was shown that microtubules might have a central role in the
Inflammasome Signalling
Inflammasomes are multi-protein complexes whose activity has been implicated in physiological and pathological inflammation. The hallmarks of inflammasome activation are the secretion of the mature forms of caspase-1 and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) from cells of the innate immune system. AdipoGen provides
The HitAlert Kit: A complete kit for the reliable diagnosis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
The HITAlert Kit™ is a CE/IVD functional assay for the diagnosis of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia. This kit uses donor platelets (PRP) which are incubated in the presence of patient serum and in the presence or absence of heparin. A platelet activation marker
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Tailored Media for Proliferation and ECM Production
Traditional fibroblast media utilise 10% serum combined with very simple basal media formulations. The new CnT-PR-F medium uses an advanced basal medium formulation and a mix of defined growth factors to reduce the serum requirement down to 1%. As a
Features of Melanocyte Differentiation Medium
Traditional melanocyte media contain a mixture of signals and aim to provide both strong proliferation, whilst maintaining melanin expression and dendricity. However, the cells do not receive such mixed signals in vivo and are unable to provide all these behaviours
Double Keratinocyte Isolation Efficiency with Isoboost
Isolation is a considerable stress for primary cells, in which the physical detachment and loss of cohesion results in significant loss of viability and reduced attachment. The new IsoBoost supplement (CnT-ISO-50) is able to significantly boost the isolation efficiency of primary
Blood Controls For Flow Cytometry – Samples Available
Cytomark are currently providing free samples of Stabilised Human Whole Blood and CD4 Low & Normal Blood Controls to all UK customers. These blood controls are available immediately for testing and have a 90 day sample stability. To request a sample,