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Transdirect insect cell
Transdirect insect cell is a cell-free protein synthesis system prepared from insect cells, and is a translation system for mRNA templates. The insect cell extract is prepared from Spodoptera frugiperda 21 (Sf21). The preparation method and concentration of components are optimized to increase protein synthesis efficiency (patent pending). Expression vector pTD1 (patent pending) includes a translational enhancer sequence best suited to this system.
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Technology Spotlight

Pathogen Detection
When a patient is waiting to be diagnosed with a life threatening disease, every minute counts. Conventional tests for viral infections, such as Herpes Simplex virus and enterovirus, require... more...

Streaming Video

Watch Video: NCode™ Human miRNA Arrays
This video pays tribute to Invitrogen's new NCode™ Human miRNA Array V3, the most comprehensive human microRNA array available.
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News

Researchers Find Quick Way to Make Human Monoclonal Antibodies against Flu
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Turning on Cell-Cell Communication Wipes Out Staph Biofilms
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Researchers Discover Molecular Basis Of A Form Of Muscular Dystrophy
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The Most Natural Drug
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Discovery Has Implications For Heart Disease
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UF Scientists Discover Compound That Could Lead To New Blood Pressure Drugs
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Study Raises Questions About Prostate Cancer Therapies Targeting IGF-1
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Early Treatment Of Stomach Infection May Prevent Cancer
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Flower Power May Bring Ray Of Sunshine To Cancer Sufferers
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Scientists Determine Drug Target for the Most Potent Botulinum Neurotoxin
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Scientists at Yale Provide Explanation for How Cancer Spreads
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Investigators Unveil New Drug Discovery Tool for Alzheimer's Disease
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Predicting Breast Cancer Patient Outcome: MUHC Researchers Identify New Genes
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Entelos Joins Consortium funded by Pfizer to Identify New Targets for Diabetes and Obesity
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Opening a Channel for Salt Retention
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Cancer Immunotherapy Shows Long-Term Promise in Lung Cancer
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Viruses May Play a Role in Lung Cancer Development
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Mutation Database Helps Personalized Treatment of Lung Cancer
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New Genetic Techniques to Combat Lung Cancer
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New Technologies

Hudson Control Group, Inc. - PlateCrane EX
A Faster, More Reliable New Generation of Microplate Robot
Never has lab automation been easier or more reliable.
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Malvern Instruments Ltd. - Zetasizer Nano
Protein Characterization Utilizing Unique New Capabilities from a Dynamic Light Scattering Instrument
The molecular weight of biological materials and polymers can be determined from both static light scattering (SLS) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) experiments using Malvern's Zetasizer Nano.
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Promotion

High speed, high yield protein expression
The new DUALXPress protein expression kit is a complete package for high level expression and purification of recombinant proteins in E. coli. The system features ultra-tight regulation and high-level expression of recombinant proteins, increased expression of proteins in the soluble fraction and one step purification with minimal background due to the novel innovative dualTRAP affinity resin.
Promotion: purchase a DUALXpress kit and receive a 10% discount on the purchase price. Please use promotion code BC-DXP01-03. Promotion expires May 31. More Information

Featured Products

PRF&L - Peptide Synthesis
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Molecular Machines & Industries (MMI) - SmartCut Plus
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Targeting Systems - Targefect-BAC
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Helica Biosystems Inc. - Canine CRP ELISA Kit, Quantitation
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Biosensing Instrument - BI 2000 System
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The Automation Partnership - BaseplateXR™
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Product Focus

Gel Documentation Systems
Although we refer to ‘gel documentation systems’ as such, this name doesn’t begin to cover the myriad of applications that today’s systems can handle. For gel documentation, these systems offer an array of options for visualizing... more...

Product Review

Product Review: Catch and Release Immunoprecipitation Kit From Millipore
Millipore’s Catch and Release Immunoprecipitation (IP) Kit is an alternative to traditional IP protocols which predominantly utilize Protein A or Protein G coupled to agarose beads. The Catch and Release Kit overcomes many of the problems...
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Events

Protein Purification: Principles and Practice
June 1 - June 6, 2008
A 5 ½ day hands-on laboratory course in which participants will learn skills to effectively design separation and purification strategies for downstream processing. This course uses the remarkable Green-Fluorescent Protein (GFP), a novel marker for gene expression, as the source material. While this is a general course applicable to all proteins, we use GFP as a highly effective visual teaching tool.
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3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies
June 5 - June 6, 2008
The Conference covers high-throughput & high-content screening for cell-based assays, novel assay and screening technologies, target validation and development. Keynote speakers include: Robert Hertzberg, VP, Screening, GSK, Berta Strulovici, VP, Automated Biotechnology, Merck, and Chris Austin, Director, National Human Genome Research Institute. Attendees include leaders in biotech and Pharma. The conference features dedicated networking events. Sign up today!
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Malaria: Immunology, Pathogenesis and Vaccine Perspectives
June 8 - June 13, 2008

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Jobs
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