Cells Reagents

StemBeads® BDNF is a patented growth factor supplement that offers a novel way to culture cells with native Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor more efficiently, with greater control and fewer medium changes. BDNF is key for supporting neural progenitor cells (NPCs) and neuronal differentiation. StemBeads® BDNF are microbeads composed of an FDA approved, biodegradable PLGA polymer that is loaded with native, non-mutant recombinant human BDNF and release the encapsulated protein at a constant rate. Under the microscope, StemBeads® will appear as small dark spheres that do not harm the cells, and with time, will break down while releasing the encapsulated protein. Controlled delivery and stable levels overcome the 2 hour half-life (Figure below) of BDNF and improve cell cultures while saving researchers valuable time and resources.

StemBeads® EGF is a patented growth factor supplement that offers a novel way to culture cells with native Endothelial Growth Factor more efficiently, with greater control and fewer medium changes. EGF is key for supporting differentiations. StemBeads® EGF are microbeads composed of an FDA approved, biodegradable PLGA polymer that is loaded with native recombinant human EGF and release the encapsulated protein at a constant rate. Controlled delivery and stable levels overcome the short half-life (Figure below) of EGF and improve cell cultures while saving researchers valuable time and resources.

StemBeads® GDNF is a patented growth factor supplement that offers a novel way to culture cells with native Glial Derived Neurotrophic Factor more efficiently, with greater control and fewer medium changes. GDNF is key for supporting neural progenitor cells (NPCs) and neuronal differentiation. StemBeads® GDNF are microbeads composed of an FDA approved, biodegradable PLGA polymer that is loaded with native, non-mutant recombinant human GDNF and release the encapsulated protein at a constant rate. Controlled delivery and stable levels overcome the 34 minute half-life (Figure below) of GDNF and improve cell cultures while saving researchers valuable time and resources.

Simple linear channel for monoculture work. Use Linear Channels for studying cell/particle adhesion and cell-cell or cell-particle interactions at the micro-circulation scale. Use as a substitute for parallel plate flow chambers for >90% savings in consumables. 3 x 100μm wide channels, 100μm depth.

Simple linear channel for monoculture work. Use Linear Channels for studying cell/particle adhesion and cell-cell or cell-particle interactions at the micro-circulation scale. Use as a substitute for parallel plate flow chambers for >90% savings in consumables. 3 x 500μm wide channels, 100μm depth.

Bifurcating channel for monoculture work. With various options of symmetric and asymmetric bifurcating angles and parent/daughter channel widths, you can likely find a set of designs to provide you the best models for your research. Use symmetric and asymmetric bifurcations to study cell/particle adhesion and cell-cell or cell-particle interactions at bifurcations and to study the effect of the bifurcation angle and asymmetry on adhesion. Compare adhesion in linear sections and bifurcations simultaneously. 30° Sym (15° + 15°) 100μm parent, 50μm daughter widths, 100μm depth.

Bifurcating channel for monoculture work. With various options of symmetric and asymmetric bifurcating angles and parent/daughter channel widths, you can likely find a set of designs to provide you the best models for your research. Use symmetric and asymmetric bifurcations to study cell/particle adhesion and cell-cell or cell-particle interactions at bifurcations and to study the effect of the bifurcation angle and asymmetry on adhesion. Compare adhesion in linear sections and bifurcations simultaneously. 60° Sym (30° + 30°) 100μm parent, 50μm daughter widths, 100μm depth.

Bifurcating channel for monoculture work. With various options of symmetric and asymmetric bifurcating angles and parent/daughter channel widths, you can likely find a set of designs to provide you the best models for your research. Use symmetric and asymmetric bifurcations to study cell/particle adhesion and cell-cell or cell-particle interactions at bifurcations and to study the effect of the bifurcation angle and asymmetry on adhesion. Compare adhesion in linear sections and bifurcations simultaneously. 90° Sym (45° + 45°) 100μm parent, 50μm daughter widths, 100μm depth.

Bifurcating channel for monoculture work. With various options of symmetric and asymmetric bifurcating angles and parent/daughter channel widths, you can likely find a set of designs to provide you the best models for your research. Use symmetric and asymmetric bifurcations to study cell/particle adhesion and cell-cell or cell-particle interactions at bifurcations and to study the effect of the bifurcation angle and asymmetry on adhesion. Compare adhesion in linear sections and bifurcations simultaneously. 120° Sym (60° + 60°) 100μm parent, 50μm daughter widths, 100μm depth.