IgG test sensitivity controls
05 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Dutec Diagnostics Pty Ltd
The ALBAcheck-BGS range of sensitivity controls is derived from a pool of donations containing a weak anti-c(2252), weak anti-Fya(2253), weak anti-K (2254) or weak anti-E(2255). They are intended for use as a sensitivity control to confirm that the techniques and technologies employed in routine testing are capable of detecting weak IgG antibodies. These reagents can also be used as a test of operator proficiency for staff training.
Spill response units
05 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
Nanoscale Corporation’s Fast-Act (first applied sorbent treatment —against chemical threats) first response treatment products can be safely applied to chemical spills or vapour releases. Fast-Act products rapidly neutralise chemical threats, reducing personal and environmental risk in applications such as defence, emergency services, laboratory, chemical manufacturing and transport.
Antibody range extended
05 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Leica Microsystems Pty Ltd
Leica Microsystems has added seven more antibodies to the Bond RTU range which now includes more than 100 clinically relevant antibodies prepared for use on the fully automated Bond IHC and ISH system.
Chromagenic culture media
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: bioMerieux Australia
bioMérieux is enhancing its line of food safety solutions with the launch of two chromogenic culture media, chromID Sakazakii and chromID Vibrio.
Mamba safety glasses
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Bacto Laboratories Pty Ltd
The lightweight, fashionable Mamba safety glasses feature dual material design with polycarbonate frame front and co-moulded temple arms. The single-piece, close-fitting lens provides improved eye protection and the rubber nose pads provide a comfortable fit.
Emergency eye wash
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd
The Plum Sterile pH Neutralizing Emergency Eye Wash consists of a buffered phosphate solution that rapidly neutralises even concentrated acids and alkalis, rendering them harmless. Further rinsing with the Plum Sterile Saline Emergency Eye Wash allows users to seek medical treatment while preventing further contamination.
Deuterated solvents
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Ltd
Merck can offer a wide range of deuterated solvents with low residual water, high chemical purity and high isotopic enrichment.
Selective agar supplements
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Dutec Diagnostics Pty Ltd
CHROMagar Microbiology has released three selective supplements for use with CHROMagar Orientation media.
InstantFOAM hand cleanser
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Deb Australia Pty Ltd
InstantFOAM is an alcohol-based foaming hand sanitiser designed to help control the spread of diseases in the workplace and is claimed to be 99.999% effective in killing bacteria.
Recombinant supplements
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Novozymes Biopharma Au Limited
Novozymes provide a range of recombinant supplements ready in scalable manufacturing quantities for consistency of supply.
Culture-treated labware
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: VWR International Pty Ltd
The Iwaki range of tissue culture products from Sterilin consists of standard non treated and tissue culture treated ware and come with a distinctive purple cap. The range includes substrate-coated products for combating problems associated with in vitro cell culture.
Protein standards
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck
The Proteomics Dynamic Range Standard, UPS2, is an enhancement of Sigma Aldrich’s original Universal Proteomics Standard (UPS1). The same mixture of 48 human proteins has been formulated into a range of concentrations, ranging from 0.5 fmoles to 50 pmoles.
Neurodegenerative disease reagents
07 April, 2009 | Supplied by: United Bioresearch Products Pty Ltd
Biomol International supplies a comprehensive range of reagents that can be used in various aspects of neurodegenerative research. Areas of application include: Alzheimer’s (tau proteins and antibodies, BACE reagents, DSK3 and CDK5 reagents and neprilysin); Parkinson’s (synuclein antibodies and proteins, Parkin antibody, tyrosine hydroxylase antibodies and dopamine antagonists); Huntington’s (glutamate and NMDA reagents, HDAC inhibitors, HATs, IGF1 reagents and Akt reagents); and Multiple Sclerosis (myelin basic proteins, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine transport inhibitors and cannabinoids).
GPCR antibodies
07 April, 2009 | Supplied by: United Bioresearch Products Pty Ltd
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are one of the major classes of drug targets and an estimated 30-50% of all marketed drugs act on them. They are integral membrane receptors that transmit signals from various small molecules, peptides and lipids via G proteins where they affect many physiological functions in almost all organs.
Mesenchymal stem cells media
07 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Life Technologies
Invitrogen has launched a serum-free media (SFM) designed specifically to culture mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), or stem cells derived from bone marrow. Stempro MSC SFM is claimed to overcome many challenges in MSC culture. In concert, Invitrogen also launched two kits designed to allow the differentiation of MSCs to either adipocytes (fat cells) or osteocytes (bone cells).
