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ELISA Troubleshooting: A Low Standard Curve and Samples Reading Off-Scale(Post)
Quick answer On the Periaxin (PRX) ELISA, a researcher found every serum sample reading above the top standard — optical density (OD) around 2.8–3.0 at 450 nm, well beyond the highest
Sample Dilution Range Calculation for Competitive ELISA kits(Post)Quick answer A competitive ELISA is running correctly when the blank (zero standard) gives the highest OD, the standard curve drops smoothly with rising concentration, and your samples land in the
Leukocyte Adhesion Cascade(Page) The Leukocyte Adhesion Cascade: Integrin Signalling and Assays(Post)Every leukocyte that reaches an inflamed tissue has solved the same mechanical problem. It must stop, in under a second, against a shear flow that would otherwise sweep it past the site of infection.
B-Cell Receptor Signalling and the Germinal Centre Reaction(Post)The germinal centre is where antibody quality is made. A naive B cell that binds antigen does not become a source of protective, high-affinity IgG by accident. It passes through a tightly choreograph
What are MHC Class I and II molecules?(Post)What are MHC Class I molecules? The MHC class I is a glycoprotein that is expressed on all nucleated cells of the human body. MHC class I are important in disease defense against viruses, ba
Pinatuzumab: Advancing Cancer Research and Therapeutics(Post)Quick Facts About PinatuzumabWhat is Pinatuzumab?Pinatuzumab is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target CD22, a protein highly expressed on B-cell malignancies, including non
Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) & Innate Sensing(Page) Lorvotuzumab: Targeting CD56 in Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development(Post)Quick Facts About LorvotuzumabWhat is Lorvotuzumab?Lorvotuzumab is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target CD56, a surface antigen commonly overexpressed in neuroendocrine tu
OKRs for Researchers(Post)Objectives & Key Results Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) is a framework for setting and tracking goals. At Assay Genie, we've tailored this approach to suit researc
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
Immune Cell 'Bloodhounds': Engineering Metabolite-Sensing Receptors to Infiltrate Solid Tumors(Post)Imagine an elite squad of soldiers sent to neutralize a hidden fortress, only to find themselves wandering aimlessly in a thick, disorienting fog just outside the gates. This is the current reality f
Understanding Antibody Staining for Antigen Detection in Flow Cytometry(Post)Flow cytometry stands as a pivotal technique in the realms of molecular biology and immunology, enabling the analysis of physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles as they flow in
Antigen Processing & Presentation(Page) Tau proteins: An Overview (Post)The tau protein is a hot topic in the scientific world right now. This little-known protein has been linked to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other neurodegenerative disea
Brentuximab: Unveiling the Role of Anti-CD30 in Cancer Research(Post)Key Facts About BrentuximabWhat is Brentuximab?Brentuximab is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD30, commonly used in the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma and systemic anaplastic large cell
Interactive Pathway Diagrams(Page) Exosomes - Discovery, Cargo, Biogenesis & Functions(Post)by Ryan Wallis, PhD student, QMUL, Blizard Institute The microscopic world of cell biology was first explored by Robert Hooke in the 17th century and published in his work, Microgra
23 PhD Interview tips(Post)PhD Interview Presentation Dos and Don’ts It is becoming increasingly common for master's and undergraduate students to present data they produced during their resea
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
Cortisol and the Immune Response(Post)Endocrinology · ImmunologyCortisol and the Immune ResponseCortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone — a glucocorticoid released by the adrenal gland that powerfully shapes the immune system. Actin
Guide to Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACs): The Latest Technology in Cell Separation(Post)Flow Cytometry · Cell SortingGuide to Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS)Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) is a specialised form of flow cytometry that physically isolates individual c
Gram-Negative Bacteria: Examples, Infections & Resistance(Post)What is Gram-Negative bacteria? Gram-negative bacteria are a diverse group of microorganisms characterized by their unique cell wall structure. They stain pink or red when subjecte
ELISA Inter-Plate Variability: Same Sample, Different Results(Post)Quick answer On the Dog Beta-endorphin (BEP) ELISA Kit, a researcher ran the same canine serum aliquots on two plates from the same lot and saw roughly double the concentration on one
Enapotamab: Advancing Cancer Research with Innovative Therapeutics(Post)Quick Facts About EnapotamabWhat is Enapotamab?Enapotamab is an experimental antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developed to target tumor cells selectively, offering new hope in cancer treatm
Enfortumab Vedotin: Unveiling Its Role in Cancer Treatment and the Rise of Biosimilars(Post)Quick Facts About EnfortumabWhat is Enfortumab Vedotin?Enfortumab vedotin is an innovative cancer therapy, primarily used in treating urothelial carcinoma (bladder cancer) that has not r
Troubleshooting high ELISA concentrations(Post)QUICK ANSWER If your ELISA returns sample concentrations that are orders of magnitude too high, the assay itself is usually fine — the error is almost always in data analysis. The most
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
Ladiratuzumab Vedotin: Targeting TNBC with Next-Gen ADC Therapy(Post)Quick Facts About Ladiratuzumab VedotinWhat is Ladiratuzumab Vedotin?Ladiratuzumab Vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target LIV-1, a protein commonly expressed in t
Turning Tumors Against Themselves: In Vivo Reprogramming of Cancer Cells into Dendritic Sentinels(Post)Imagine a future where cancer cells, once masters of disguise, are forced to reveal themselves and even train the body's immune system to fight back. This isn't science fiction; it's the groundbreaki
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
Tisotumab Vedotin: A Breakthrough in Targeted Cancer Therapy(Post)Quick Facts About Tisotumab VedotinWhat is Tisotumab Vedotin?Tisotumab Vedotin (Tivdak™) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target tissue factor (TF) and is FDA-approved for
Spatial Transcriptomics: Mapping the Future of Medicine at Cellular Resolution(Post)Spatial Transcriptomics: Mapping the Future of Medicine at Cellular Resolution Imagine being able to create a detailed map of a city, not just showing the streets and buildings, but also revealing th
Rovalpituzumab Tesirine: Advancing Small Cell Lung Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About Rovalpituzumab TesirineWhat is Rovalpituzumab Tesirine?Rovalpituzumab Tesirine (Rova-T) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target DLL3, a protein overexpre
ELISA Troubleshooting: High %CV at Low Standards(Post)QUICK ANSWER On a Human I-FABP/FABP2 ColorStep ELISA, the top of the standard curve looked perfect while the three lowest standards showed duplicate %CVs of 37–450% — because their op
ELISA Troubleshooting: Total Protein Normalization in Lysates(Post)QUICK ANSWER A researcher ran a panel of EMT-marker ELISA kits (E-cadherin, claudin-1, N-cadherin, vimentin, ZEB1, TWIST1) on breast cell-line lysates and found E-cadherin reading "pos
Rapid COVID Antibody Test | Antibody Tests(Post)What does the COVID-19 Rapid POC CE-IVD Test detect? The test detects the presence of patient-generated antibodies against spike protein, the virus which causes the disease COVID-19. The tes
How do different types of vaccines work? (Post)What is a vaccine? A vaccine is a pharmacological product that gives the recieving patient's immune system a chance to learn how to fight infection with decreased risk of illness. Vacci
Polatuzumab: Redefining Targeted Therapies in B-Cell Lymphoma(Post)What You Need to Know About PolatuzumabWhat is Polatuzumab??Polatuzumab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate targeting CD79b, a component of the B-cell receptor, used primarily in B-cel
What is RNAi? All You Need to Know(Post)Molecular Biology · Gene SilencingWhat is RNAi? A Complete Guide to RNA InterferenceRNA interference (RNAi) is a conserved biological process in which small double-stranded RNA molecules silence gene
GPCRs (G Protein Coupled Receptors): A Guide(Post)Cell Signalling · Receptor BiologyGPCRs (G Protein-Coupled Receptors): A Complete GuideG protein-coupled receptors are the largest family of cell-surface receptors in the human genome and the ta
Transfection: A Comprehensive Guide (Post)Transfection protocols play a crucial role in the realm of molecular biology and genetic research, enabling the introduction of foreign nucleic acids into living cells. This innovati
Types of ELISA: Direct, Indirect, Sandwich & Competitive Compared(Post)Written by Seán Mac Fhearraigh, PhD • Updated: 19 May 2026 • ~9 min read Quick Answer The five main types of ELISA are sandwich, competitive, direct, indirect and multiplex. Sandwich ELISA is
A Quick Guide to Myelin(Post)Neuroscience · Myelin BiologyA Quick Guide to MyelinMyelin is the lipid-rich insulating sheath wrapped around nerve axons. Made by oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in t
What Are Oligodendrocytes? Functions, Markers & Disease Links(Post)Neuroscience · Glial CellsOligodendrocytes: Myelination, Lineage Markers and DiseaseOligodendrocytes are the myelinating glia of the central nervous system. A single oligodendrocyte can wrap segments
How Cancer Cells Hijack Immune Defenses Through Mitochondrial Transfer(Post)Imagine a battlefield where the enemy doesn't just hide from soldiers—it actively sabotages their weapons. In the tumor microenvironment, cancer cells have evolved a devious strategy: they transfer th
Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) Assays: An Insight into Molecular Interactions(Post)Methods · FluorescenceFRET Assays: Principle, Förster Radius and Measurement MethodsFRET transfers energy from an excited donor fluorophore to a nearby acceptor without emitting a photon, and the effi
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
Protein Kinases: Overview, Classification and Therapeutic Potential(Post)Cell Signalling · EnzymologyProtein Kinases: Function, Classification, Structure and InhibitorsProtein kinases transfer a phosphate group from ATP onto specific residues of target proteins, switching
29 PhD Thesis Writing Tips(Post)Explore 29 essential tips for crafting a compelling and well-structured PhD thesis, blending effective writing practices with time management and academic rigor for a successful dissertation journ
CD8+ T Cells: Understanding the Role of Cytotoxic T Cells in Immunity(Post)Immunology · T LymphocytesCD8+ T Cells: Cytotoxic Mechanisms, Memory and ExhaustionCD8+ T cells kill infected and transformed cells directly, and they do it with a specificity nothing else in the immu
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
Platelets : The Unassuming Heroes of Blood Circulation(Post)Haematology · HaemostasisPlatelets: Formation, Structure, Activation and Clinical SignificancePlatelets are anucleate fragments shed from megakaryocytes, and they carry out primary haemostasis — adher
Dendritic Cells - Markers, Activation & Subtypes(Post)Immunology · Antigen PresentationDendritic Cells: Markers, Activation and SubtypesDendritic cells are the professional antigen-presenting cells that decide whether an immune response happens at all. T