For faster research on immunotherapies: HLA-typed human primary cells
– HLA-typed human primary cells for researchers across the world
– Great tool in the development and testing of new cancer drugs
– HLA-typed donor characteristics are precisely documented…
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Histocompatibility: Piecing together the immunotherapy puzzle
What do puzzles and immunity have in common? The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system of cell-surface proteins help to regulate the immune system. Yet particular antigens can make a crucial difference. Patients with certain HLA types are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, contract infectious disease or develop cancer. Now, through better understanding of HLA function,…
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Scaling up from 2D monolayers to complex 3D cell cultures
Using three-dimensional cell cultures is more popular today than ever. Yet as the complexity of cell culture increases – from 2D cell culture, spheroids, 3D models up to organoids – so do the variables. This means you should plan carefully before advancing from 2D to 3D cell culture. Keeping several key factors in mind,…
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Cancer cell culture: Diversity of cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME)
Tumor growth is sustained by a highly diverse microenvironment, the TME. Its complex cellular interactions need serious consideration during Cancer Research….
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Malignant mesothelioma: Paving the way for new therapies
From bench to bedside and back: This is the direction of malignant mesothelioma research. Yet to understand the biology of this particular type of cancer, more basic insights are still needed. And translating that knowledge into new therapies is extremely important, as only limited therapeutic options exist so far.
Molecular needles that cross the lung epithelium: That’s how asbestos – often in form of dust – enters lung tissue (Carbone et al.,…
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Macrophages Subtypes: Polarization, Activation and Plasticity
Macrophages are multitasking cells at the first line of defense against pathogens invasion. But they can also play a major role in destroying tissues and developing cancer, autoimmune disorder or allergies….
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Holotomography: 3D Non-Invasive Live-Cell Imaging of Stem Cells
Real-time tracking of stem cells during cell culture experiments can provide fundamental new insights into their biology. Yet stem cells are very sensitive to experiment-induced stress, and the use of labeling agents or intense light can damage them. With holotomography technology, long-term 3D live-cell imaging of stem cells under physiological conditions is possible – without the use of exogenous dyes and with no phototoxicity….
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Attachment and Detachment of Cells
Dr. Rüdiger Arnold explains the basics of attachment and detachment of cells….
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Cell Growth, Cell Death and Aging of Cells
Dr. Rüdiger Arnold, one of our PromoCell Academy lecturers, explains the basics of cell growth, cell quantification and apoptosis as well as best practices….
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Mycoplasma Contamination in Cell Culture
Mycoplasma is the nightmare of every scientist working with Cell Culture. Mycoplasma contamination is threatening academic labs to biopharmaceutical production facilities. Dr. Rüdiger Arnold explains why best practice in detection, elimination and avoiding mycoplasma are necessary for your cell culture….
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CRISPR/Cas9: The Genome Editing Revolution
The genetic code is the blueprint of an organism written on a stable molecule class: deoxyribonucleic acid. With the method CRISPR/Cas9, editing the genetic information has become much easier. This technique is a blessing for basic scientists, as well as for translational researchers such as Dr. Kathleen Börner, who wants to develop a gene therapy for infections caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)….
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Rocket science: The mystery of how macrophages adapt in space
In recent decades, many in vitro studies with living human cells have broadened our knowledge about the cellular and molecular effects of microgravity. Cells of the immune system are particularly sensitive to it and represent an ideal model for understanding how space flight could affect cell function. Prof. Ullrich and his team have greatly contributed to explaining how cells behave in space….
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