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cGAS-STING Signalling: Pathway, Regulation and Key Assays(Post)
Double-stranded DNA in the cytosol is always a mistake. A virus has uncoated, a mitochondrion has ruptured, a micronucleus has burst, or a chromosome has been broken and left unrepaired. cGAS treats
Androgenic steroid action in breast cancer(Post)By Rachel Bleach, PhD Student, RCSI By the age of 79 years, 1 in 14 women will develop breast cancer (Global Burden of Disease Cancer 2017). Beatson reported
Protein Glycosylation for Labs: Mechanisms, Workflows, and Reagent Tips(Post)Protein Glycosylation for Labs: Mechanisms, Workflows, and Reagent Tips Protein glycosylation is the enzymatic covalent attachment of sugar chains (glycans) to specific amino acid side chains, most co
Antigen Processing and Presentation: MHC-I, MHC-II, Cross-Priming(Post)Every T-cell response begins with a protein being taken apart. Before a CD8 or CD4 T cell can see anything, an antigen has to be degraded into peptides of the right length, delivered to the right com
Antigen Processing & Presentation(Page) How to Thaw Cells: Best Practices for Cell Culture Success(Post)Cell culture techniques are fundamental to biomedical research, providing crucial insights into cellular functions, drug discovery, and disease mechanisms. A critical step in cell culture is the p
Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) and cancer immunotherapy(Post)Explore antigen presentation's crucial role in adaptive immunity and its impact on cancer immunotherapy, highlighting the diversity and function of MHC class I molecules. Key Takeaway
Estrogen and Breast Cancer: a Nuclear (Receptor) War(Post)By Dr. Lisa Dwane, Postdoctoral Researcher, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland The first link between estrogen and breast cancer was made in the late 1
cGAS-STING cytosolic DNA sensing(Page) Cgas sting pathway deep · HT(Page) Mycoplasma Sample Request Form(Page) Compatibility and Performance Assessment of the GenieColor Mycoplasma Detection Kit Across Diverse Laboratory Conditions(Post)MORV0013 functioned effectively in both qPCR machines and water baths, with or without paraffin oil, maintaining consistent sensitivity and specificity. MORV0013 performed reliably betwe
3–5 Waschgänge: Waschpuffer im ELISA für Forschende optimieren(Post)3–5 Waschgänge: Waschpuffer im ELISA für Forschende optimieren Verwenden Sie für ELISA-Anwendungen einen speziell dafür formulierten Waschpuffer auf PBS- oder TuS-Basis mit einem milden Detergens wie
B Cells: Function, Types, Activation & Role in Immunity(Post)B Cell Types, Antigen Recognition & Activation A comprehensive guide to B cells! Introduction B cells, a vital component of the immune system, play
Pathological functions of IL-33/ST2 in IBD and Cancer(Post)By Charlotte O'Donnell PhD < As IL-33/ST2 is such a potent inducer of inflammation, it is not surprising that dysr
MHC Class I vs Class II: Key Differences & Functions [Guide](Post)Immunology Guide MHC Class I vs Class II: Key Differences & Functions [Guide] Major Histocompatibility Complex molecules present antigens to T
Freezing Stimulated T Cells: A Detailed Guide(Post)Cryopreservation of stimulated T cells is a common technique in immunology research, allowing for long-term storage while maintaining their functional viability. Stimulated T cells—especi
Advantages of Small Molecule Inhibitors in Therapeutic Interventions(Post)Small molecule inhibitors represent a significant advancement in the field of therapeutic interventions, offering a versatile approach to treating a myriad of diseases, including cancer, viral inf
Unraveling the Complexity of the Notch Signaling Pathway: A Key Player in Development and Disease(Post)The Notch signaling pathway is a highly conserved cellular communication system that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, a
CAR-T Cell Signalling Pathway: Costimulation, Output and Assays(Post)A chimeric antigen receptor is a synthetic protein wired into a real signalling pathway. The extracellular half is an antibody fragment; everything below the membrane is borrowed from the T-cell rece
T4 DNA Ligase(Page) Bridging ELISA sicher validieren: Praxisleitfaden für Antikörpernachweis(Post)Bridging ELISA sicher validieren: Praxisleitfaden für Antikörpernachweis Für den routinemäßigen Nachweis von Anti‑Drug‑Antikörpern ist das Bridging‑ELISA das gängigste Format, weil es isotypunabhängi
Transformation Protocol – Sample Transformation Protocols(Post)Introduction Transformation of bacteria with plasmids is not only of note for bacterial studies but also can be used for gene expression studies in mammalian cells. Most plasmids are of bact
Sofort anwendbar: Antigenretrieval für die IHC, Laborstartwert 120 °C(Post)Beginnen Sie standardmäßig mit HIER (Heat-Induced Epitope Retrieval); PIER reservieren Sie für spezifische Antigene oder Fälle, in denen HIER nachweislich versagt. Puffer-pH entscheidet dabei oft
Understanding the Autophagy Pathway: A Critical Process in Cellular Maintenance(Post)Cell Biology · Protein DegradationThe Autophagy Pathway: Mechanism, Regulation and How to Measure ItAutophagy is the cell’s route for degrading and recycling its own contents — damaged organelles, agg
T-Cell Co-Stimulation and Agonist Checkpoint Signalling Explained(Post)Signal 1 tells a T cell what it is looking at; signal 2 tells it whether to care. The same peptide–MHC engagement that launches a productive effector response can just as easily install an anergy pro
NLRP3 Inflammasome & Cytokine Secretion(Post)Nod-like receptors Nod like receptors (NLRs) are a versatile family of relatively recently discovered intracellular receptors which have a br
CTLA-4 in Breast Cancer: Insights for Immunotherapy(Post)The Role of CTLA-4 in Breast Cancer: Implications for ImmunotherapyBreast cancer (BC) remains one of the most prevalent malignancies affecting women worldwide, with significant morbidity and mortality
COVID-19 (Pflegepunkt) Schnelltest | Assay Genie(Post)COVID-19 Schnelltest (Pflegepunkt) Beschreibung Das Assay Genie COVID-19 POC Sc
Whitepapers(Page) TLR Innate Sensing Pathway: Receptors, MyD88/TRIF and Assays(Post)Toll-like receptors are the reason a milligram of endotoxin can kill a mouse. They are the fastest, least discriminating layer of immunity: germline-encoded sensors that read conserved microbial chem
The Powerhouse of Immunity: How Mitochondrial Fitness Fuels the Fight Against Cancer(Post)Why do powerful cancer immunotherapies work wonders for some patients but fail for others? The answer may lie not just in the cancer cells themselves, but in the energy levels of our own immune warrio
Enhancing Cancer Research: Syngeneic Mouse Models and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors(Post)Enhancing Cancer Research: Syngeneic Mouse Models and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors A quick guide to Syngeneic Mouse Models Syngeneic Mouse Models Cancer research has seen rema
Top 10 Universities in the UK(Post)Before I even started my PhD I was already thinking about carrying out PostDoc in a foreign country and had my sights set on going to the US. I had previously carried out a degree in Genetics
6 Schritte: ELISA Blockierpuffer nach Detektionschemie wählen(Post)Der richtige Startpunkt für die meisten ELISA‑Protokolle ist Magermilchpulver (NFDM) in TBST für HRP‑basierte Assays ohne Phospho‑Ziele, typischerweise in der gängigen Konzentrationsspanne. Bei St
ELISA-Kalibrierung mit 4PL: Laborcheckliste, Kontrollen und Hilfe(Post)ELISA-Kalibrierung mit 4PL: Laborcheckliste, Kontrollen und Hilfe Für symmetrische ELISA-Standardkurven ist das 4-Parameter-logistische Modell (4PL) der praxisgerechte Standard. Starte mit 4PL, prüfe
Phosphatases and PTP1B – Mini review(Post)IntroductionThe human kinome is estimated to contain 518 genes, in comparison to the estimated 180 genes that comprise the phosphatome (Arena et al., 2005). These kinase genes represent a signif
Guide to Bacterial Transformation: The Science of Genetic Manipulation(Post)Techniques · Molecular CloningGuide to Bacterial Transformation: The Science of Genetic ManipulationBacterial transformation is the process by which bacteria take up foreign DNA — usually a plasmid —
TMB-Substrat im ELISA: Chemie, Protokoll und Fehlerquellen(Post)TMB-Substrat im ELISA: Chemie, Protokoll und Fehlerquellen TMB ist das Standardchromogen für HRP-ELISA und liefert nach Oxidation ein blaues Reaktionsprodukt, das sich nach dem Säurestopp bei 450 nm
Fc‑Block verwenden: So blockieren Sie Fc‑Rezeptoren richtig(Post)Fc‑Block verwenden: So blockieren Sie Fc‑Rezeptoren richtig Verwenden Sie Fc‑Block, wenn Sie FcR‑reiche Zellen wie Monozyten, Makrophagen, dendritische Zellen oder B‑Zellen färben. Die Kernmaßnahme:
BDNF in inflammation and neuropathologies(Post)BDNF Overview Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a central mediator of neuroplasticity, a term used to describe the ability of neurons
IHC Guide(Page) Galectin Therapeutics(Post)Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, irreversible and ultimately fatal disease characterized by prog
Drei Prüffragen für Western Blot Antikörper: Datenblattcheck fürs Labor(Post)Drei Prüffragen für Western Blot Antikörper: Datenblattcheck fürs Labor Das wichtigste Kriterium bei jedem Western-Blot-Antikörper ist die dokumentierte WB-Validierung auf dem Datenblatt, nicht der P
Sofort anwendbar: Probenverdünnung berechnen für Laborpraxis(Post)Sofort anwendbar: Probenverdünnung berechnen für Laborpraxis Die Verdünnung berechnen Sie mit der Formel C1·V1 = C2·V2. Meist suchen Sie V1, also das Volumen der Ausgangslösung: V1 = (C2·V2)/C1. Wich
Wnt Signalling Pathway in Immunity(Post)What is Wnt Signalling? The Wnt signalling pathway is an evolutionarily conserved pathway that plays critical roles in the regulation of determining cell fate, polari
Types of PCR – 7 Methods, Principles & Applications(Post)Molecular Biology · Techniques Guide Types of PCR – 7 Methods, Principles & Applications PCR stands as a cornerstone in molecular biology, ena
Antikörperwahl: Vier Prioritäten für labornahe Durchflusszytometrie(Post)Wählen Sie Antikörper für Ihre Durchflusszytometrie anhand von vier Prioritäten: validiertes Zielantigen mit passendem Klon, ein Fluorochrom, das zu Expressionsstärke und Panel-Design passt, eine