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Department of Oncology Retreat 2025(Post)
Department of Oncology RetreatAssay Genie was honoured to sponsor and participate in the inaugural 2025 Department of Oncology Retreat, hosted by the University of Lausanne and Lausanne
Understanding Blotchy Western Blots: Causes and Remedies(Post)Western blotting is a powerful and widely used technique in molecular biology, essential for detecting and quantifying specific proteins in complex biological samples. However, despite its popu
Loading Control Antibodies(Page)Loading Control Antibodies | GAPDH, \u03b2-Actin & Tubulin | Assay Genie
Granulocytes: Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils & Mast Cells(Post)Immunology · Myeloid CellsGranulocytes: Neutrophils, Eosinophils and BasophilsGranulocytes are the leukocytes with cytoplasmic granules and lobed nuclei — neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils. They
Validate Western Blot Antibodies: Datasheet Checks Labs Should Ask(Post)Validate Western Blot Antibodies: Datasheet Checks Labs Should Ask Reliable results come from antibodies validated specifically for denatured western blot conditions: recombinant monoclonals or well-
Comprehensive Guide to Mononuclear Cells(Post)Immunology · Cell IsolationPeripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs): Composition, Isolation and UseMononuclear cells are the leukocytes with a single, unlobed nucleus — lymphocytes and monocytes. Is
DNA Assembly Cloning(Page) The Interferon Axis: Type I vs Type II Signalling Explained(Post)Both interferon families run through STAT1, and that single shared subunit is why they are so often conflated — and why conflating them is a mistake. Type I interferon assembles STAT1 into a three-pa
ELISA vs Western Blot: Which Technique Should You Choose?(Post)Written by Seán Mac Fhearraigh, PhD • Updated: 19 May 2026 • ~9 min read Quick Answer ELISA and Western Blot are both antibody-based protein detection methods. ELISA is faster, higher through
One Integrin Chain, Two Partners, Brain or Gut(Post)A chemokine gradient does not move a leukocyte anywhere. It only tells one that has already stopped which way to go. That sentence is the whole map. Trafficking is a four-step cascade and the steps a
Valider en labo vos anticorps pour western blot : testez 2–3 dilutions(Post)Valider en labo vos anticorps pour western blot : testez 2–3 dilutions Pour un Western blot fiable, choisissez un anticorps validé sur des lysats biologiques pertinents, plutôt qu’un anticorps choisi
The Strategic Role of Secondary Antibody Incubation Times in Immunodetection Techniques(Post)Immunodetection · ProtocolsSecondary Antibody Incubation: Times, Conditions and TroubleshootingThe secondary antibody step determines how much signal you get and how much background comes with it. Inc
Guide to Western Blot Sample Preparation(Post)Protein Analysis · ProtocolsWestern Blot Sample Preparation: A Practical GuideMost failed Western blots fail before the gel is loaded. Lysis buffer choice, inhibitor selection, accurate protein quanti
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
Anticorps pour Western : comment choisir sans se tromper(Post)Anticorps pour Western : comment choisir sans se tromper Pour un Western fiable, privilégiez un anticorps validé qui reconnaît spécifiquement l’épitope dénaturé de votre cible, avec un monoclonal si
TA Cloning(Page) 5 étapes pour choisir une protéine de contrôle validée en laboratoire(Post)Utilisez une coloration protéine totale, comme le Ponceau S, quand vos traitements risquent de faire varier l’expression des protéines de ménage. Sinon, une protéine housekeeping validée pour votr
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Thymic T-Cell Development & Central Tolerance(Page) Questions About Dilutions? A Real Example of How to Prepare Your ELISA Solutions(Post)Quick answer A researcher preparing a Human IL-18 ELISA wasn't sure whether the protocol's “300-fold” HRP-Streptavidin step meant adding 40 µL of concentrat
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Exhibition at the University of Oxford's BioEscalator(Post)Showcasing Innovation Assay Genie recently took part in an engaging event at Oxford’s BioEscalator, a leading innovation hub supporting scientific progress and entrepreneurship. The day
8 Steps to Mindfulness in the Laboratory(Post)Stress and anxiety are a normal part of our daily lives and impact everything we do from our relationships with loved ones to our performance in the laboratory. Like any scientist, I experienced s
FAO Activity Negative Results? Data Analysis Help(Post)Quick answer On the Fatty Acid Oxidation (FAO) Assay Kit (BR00001), a researcher found that a subset of skeletal-muscle samples returned negative values once the control well was subtr
Monocytes: An Overview (Post)Monocytes, as part of the innate immune system, act as the first line of defense against foreign invaders. One of their primary functions is phagocytosis, a crucial process in which they engulf
Tumour Angiogenesis and the VEGF Axis(Page) Avoid Reagent Risk: Polyclonal vs Monoclonal Antibodies for Researchers(Post)For reproducible, isoform-specific detection, choose a monoclonal antibody; for robust detection across multiple epitopes or faster turnaround, choose a polyclonal antibody. The real tradeoff is epit
Melanoma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Skin Cancer(Post)Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin cancer that originates in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, which gives skin its color. Although it is less common than othe
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Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating NSCLC(Post)Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, representing about 85% of all lung cancer cases. NSCLC includes several subtypes, with distinct biological ch
Lacnotuzumab: Unveiling the Role of Anti-CD47 in Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About LacnotuzumabWhat is Lacnotuzumab?Lacnotuzumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD47, a protein that helps cancer cells evade immune system destruction.What is the mec
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
Characteristics of scaffold protein(Post)Scaffold Proteins Environmental stimuli result in different biological responses including cell growth, proliferation or apoptosis. How cells translate specific stimuli into a specific cellu
Bone Resorption Explained: Process, Markers, and Clinical Insights(Post)Bone Biology · BiomarkersBone Resorption: Process, Markers & Clinical SignificanceBone resorption is the process by which osteoclasts break down bone tissue and release its stored minerals into the bl
p38 MAPK Signaling Review(Post)The p38 MAPK signaling pathway is an intracellular signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in cellular responses to various stressors and inflammatory stimuli. It is a part of the larger MAPK
Basiliximab: Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and Research Advancements(Post)Quick Facts About BasiliximabWhat is Basiliximab?Basiliximab is a monoclonal antibody targeting the CD25 subunit of the IL-2 receptor, primarily used to prevent organ transplant rejectio
Patritumab Deruxtecan: Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and Biosimilar Advances(Post)Quick Facts About Patritumab DeruxtecanWhat is Patritumab Deruxtecan?Patritumab Deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) is an investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting HER3, a receptor impli
Microglia and Neuroinflammation(Page) ELISA High Background Troubleshooting: FBS Matrix Interference(Post)Quick answer A researcher running a Rat Eotaxin/CCL11 (Eotaxin) sandwich ELISA saw sample readings sit above the top standard and wells turn colour the instant TMB was added — even aft
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Techniciens/chercheurs : choisir plaque ELISA selon liaison et optique(Post)Techniciens/chercheurs : choisir plaque ELISA selon liaison et optique Pour la plupart des ELISA colorimétriques, choisissez une plaque en polystyrène claire à surface de liaison moyenne ou élevée se
Mogamulizumab: Understanding Its Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and the Role of Biosimilars in Research(Post)Quick Info Section: Key Facts About MogamulizumabWhat is Mogamulizumab?Mogamulizumab is an anti-CCR4 monoclonal antibody used primarily for treating certain cancers, including cutaneous
Fc Receptors Explained: ADCC, ADCP, CDC and the CD32B Brake(Post)An antibody's variable domains decide what it binds. Its Fc decides what happens next — and that is not a detail of formulation, it is half the mechanism. Which Fcγ receptor the constant region engag
Adaptive immune system molecules(Page) Fc Receptors & Antibody Effector Function(Page) Eosinophils, IL-5 and the Type 2 Granulocyte Axis(Page) Interferon Axis — Type I & Type II Signalling(Page) Erk Signal Transduction Explained: Step-by-Step Process & Key Concepts(Post)The ERK signal transduction pathway stands as a fundamental mechanism in cellular biology, orchestrating a wide array of physiological processes, including cell division, differentiation, and surv
The Adenosine Axis: How CD39 and CD73 Switch Immunity Off(Post)The most abundant immunosuppressive molecule in a solid tumour is not a protein. It is adenosine — a metabolite, produced from ATP in two enzymatic steps, at concentrations orders of magnitude above
Hijacking the Skull's Gateways: A New 'Backdoor' for Brain Drug Delivery(Post)For decades, the brain has been considered an immune sanctuary, protected by the formidable blood-brain barrier. This intricate defense system, while vital for safeguarding our most complex organ, ha
SLAMF7: Activating Natural Killer Cells for Potent Anti-Cancer Responses(Post)Introduction to SLAMF7 in Cancer Immunotherapy SLAMF7, also known as Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule F7, is a surface receptor found on natural killer (NK) cells, T cells, plasm
Understanding the mTOR Signaling Pathway: A Key Player in Cell Growth and Metabolism(Post)Cell Signalling · MetabolismThe mTOR Signalling PathwaymTOR is a master regulator of cell growth, metabolism and survival, integrating nutrient, growth-factor and energy signals through two comp
Mucosal Homing and Tissue-Resident Memory(Page) Navigating the Intricacies of Intracellular Flow Cytometry: Key Considerations(Post)In the evolving landscape of cellular biology, intracellular flow cytometry (ICFC) stands out as a powerful technique for analyzing the complexities within cells. This advanced method extends the
Th17 and IL-23: Why Blocking IL-17 Sometimes Backfires(Post)Two drugs aimed at the same axis can give opposite results in the same disease. Blocking IL-23p19 is highly effective in psoriasis and works in Crohn’s disease. Blocking IL-17A directly is highly eff
Antibody Light Chains, Heavy Chains, Constant Regions & Tumour-Associated Antigens(Post)Immunology · Antibody BiologyAntibody Light Chains, Heavy Chains, Constant Regions & Tumour-Associated AntigensAn antibody’s specificity comes from its variable domains and its biological effect comes
Test rapido combinato per gli antigeni di COVID-19 e influenza di tipo A/B (tampone nasofaringeo)(Page) After Tocilizumab, IL-6 Goes Up. That Is the Drug Working.(Post)Tocilizumab reverses cytokine release syndrome within hours, and it never touches the cell that started it. That sentence contains the whole mechanism. The trigger is a T cell — engaged by a CAR, a b
Delete Every Microglial Cell, Then Ask What Changed(Post)Block one receptor and more than 90% of the microglia in a mouse brain are dead within a week. Not impaired — gone. Stop the block and they come back, repopulating from the survivors within another w
5 Types of Immunoglobulins: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD & IgE(Post)Immunology Guide 5 Types of Immunoglobulins: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD & IgE The five antibody classes that drive immune defence — their structure, fun
Cell Death Pathways: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Apoptosis Guide(Post)At Assay Genie we have created a comprehensive guide outlining everything you need to know about apoptosis! Key Takeaways: Apoptosis is a programmed cell death process, vital for tissue
Innate Immunity: Components, Functions & First Line of Defence(Post)Immunology · Innate ImmunityInnate Immunity: Components, Functions & First Line of DefenceThe innate immune system is the body’s first line of defence — a fast, non-specific response built from physic
Enoblituzumab: Unveiling the Role of Anti-B7-H3 in Cancer Research(Post)Key Facts About EnoblituzumabWhat is Enoblituzumab?Enoblituzumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting the B7-H3 protein, which is expressed on the surface of various cancer cells, includin
Bersanlimab: Revolutionizing Cancer Research with Anti-CD47 Therapeutics(Post)What You Need to Know About BersanlimabWhat is Bersanlimab?Bersanlimab is a cutting-edge anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody designed to disrupt cancer cells' evasion of immune detection.What
Understanding PIIINP Levels in Canine Liver Fibrosis(Post)Understanding PIIINP Levels in Canine Liver FibrosisLiver fibrosis is a significant health concern in dogs, often leading to severe complications if not diagnosed and managed appropriately. This artic
Gemtuzumab: Advancing CD33-Targeted Therapies in AML Research(Post)Key Facts About GemtuzumabWhat is Gemtuzumab?Gemtuzumab is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CD33, a protein expressed on the surface of myeloid cells. It is widely recognized f