News and applications for life science research professionals
New Anti-HIV Compound Inhibits Virus Maturation 7/2/04
July 2, 2004 9:41 am | Articles | CommentsBy Catherine Shaffer Panacos Pharmaceuticals Inc., Gaithersburg, Md., will unveil the first of a new class of HIV anti-retroviral therapies at the International Aids Conference in Bangkok on July 14, 2004.
Benchtop Cooler
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsThe CoolCube™ Benchtop Cooler keeps biological samples in tubes and PCR plates below ambient temperature at the laboratory bench. It is a six-sided cooler with each side holding different sample vessels.
Roller Bottle
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsInVitro Roller Bottle features an ergonomic HDPE Quick Action vented closure, available on the InVitro 1.2× PETG Vented Roller Bottle. The hydrophobic, 0.
96- And 384-Well Microplates
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsZero-Trap™ 96- and 384-well microplates are produced using proprietary surface treatment technology, which reduces non-specific binding of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, and lipophilic small molecules to the microplate during assays.
Assay Plates
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsScreenMate™ glass bottom 96-well assay plate is available in two packaging configurations: sterile and individually wrapped for cell culture applications and non-sterile five-packs.
Packed Cell Volume Microtube
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsThe TPP mini packed cell volume (PCV) tube is a disposable microtube for rapid assessment of biomass in cell cultures. Measuring PCV is a rapid method to quantify cells in small samples of blood.
Deep-Well Filter Plates
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsMultiScreen® Deep Well Solvinert filter plates aid in a range of drug discovery applications, including total drug analysis. With high-flow, low-binding membranes and inert materials, the 96-well plates provide broad solvent compatibility for demanding assay conditions.
Flask Vented Closures
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsVented closures, made of HDPE, are available for use on all NALGENE sterile disposable flasks, feature a 0.2-μm hydrophobic PTFE membrane that provides sterile gas exchange for shaker and suspension cell culture.
Streptavidin-Coated Microplates
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsStreptavidin-Coated Microplates enhance binding capabilities of biotinylated proteins, nucleic acids, and antigen-antibodies. Available in 96- or 384-well formats in clear, black, white, and black uClear, these products are offered in both pack and case quantities.
384-Well Polypropylene Microplate
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsLow-volume, low-profile 384-well polypropylene microplate is offered for DNA, cDNA, and oligonucleotide microarrays, as well as for sample and compound storage. The plate features a 6.29-mm well depth that reduces sample volumes to as low as 2 μl.
Portable Label Printer
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsLAB PAL™ Label Printer is a portable, easy-to-use printer with labels that withstand extreme laboratory environments. Built-in date/time stamp provides documentation directly on the label. Serialization feature and preprogrammed vial sizes (0.6-, 1.5-, and 2- to 4-ml) and slide labels save time.
Electronic Label Printer
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsLabjet benchtop printer provides self-adhesive labels for all types of labware. Enter desired text and print a pair of labels for the top and side of standard 1.5 to 2.0 ml microtubes.
Tip Refill System
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsTip Refill System can be autoclaved. Polypropylene boxes accommodate 96 non-wettable virgin polypropylene tips in an 8 × 12-microplate format in sizes ranging from 10 to 1200 μl. These flip-top boxes may be opened and closed with one hand.
16-Well Reagent Reservoirs
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsSixteen-Well Reagent Reservoirs feature low binding polypropylene construction. They resist chemicals such as aggressive solvents. Pyramid bottom results in low dead volume and capacity is over 4 ml per column. The reservoirs comply with industry standards for automation.
High Concentrations Of Matrix And Collagen
July 1, 2004 7:31 am | Articles | CommentsMatrigel™ Matrix High Concentration (HC) is a solubilized basement membrane preparation extracted from EHS mouse sarcoma, a tumor rich in ECM proteins. Its major component is laminin, followed by collagen IV, heparin sulfate proteoglycans, and entactin.
