Optimization of a rat lumbar IVD degeneration mannequin for low again ache
Introduction: Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is commonly related to low again ache and radiating leg ache. The aim of this examine is to develop a reproducible and standardized preclinical mannequin of painful lumbar IVD degeneration by analysis of structural and behavioral modifications in response to IVD damage with growing needle sizes. This mannequin can be utilized to develop new therapies for IVD degeneration.
Strategies: Forty-five feminine Sprague Dawley rats underwent anterior lumbar disc needle puncture at ranges L4-5 and L5-6 underneath fluoroscopic steerage. Animals have been randomly assigned to 4 completely different experimental teams: needle sizes of 18 Gauge (G), 21G, 23G, and sham management. To watch the development of IVD degeneration and ache, the next strategies have been employed: μMRI, qRT-PCR, histology, and biobehavioral evaluation.
Outcomes: T1- and T2-weighted μMRI evaluation confirmed a correlation between the diploma of IVD degeneration and needle diameter, with probably the most extreme degeneration within the 18G group. mRNA expression of markers for IVD degeneration markers have been dysregulated within the 18G and 21G teams, whereas pro-nociceptive markers have been elevated within the 18G group solely. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and Alcian Blue/Picrosirius Purple staining confirmed probably the most pronounced IVD degeneration within the 18G group. Randall-Selitto and von Frey checks confirmed elevated hindpaw sensitivity within the 18G group.
Conclusion: Our findings show that anterior disc damage with an 18G needle creates extreme IVD degeneration and mechanical hypersensitivity, whereas the 21G needle ends in average degeneration with no elevated ache sensitivity. Subsequently, needle sizes ought to be chosen relying on the specified phenotype for the pre-clinical mannequin.
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80-IG10 |
Fitzgerald |
25 mg |
EUR 381 |
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Description: Conjugated Gentamicin-BSA hapten |
 BSA Control for Age-BSA |
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2221-BSA |
Biovision |
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EUR 175 |
) Bovine Serum Albumin Biotinylated (Biotin-BSA) |
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BTN-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
5 mg |
EUR 286 |
 Conjugate) Ibrutinib drug-Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) Conjugate |
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IBT15-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
100 ug |
EUR 529 |
-BSA protein Conjugate) Dinitrophenyl (DNP)-BSA protein Conjugate |
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AV-9330-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
10 mg |
EUR 286 |
) mPEG-BSA (Molecular Weight: 5,000-linear) |
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PEG-BSA-05K |
Alpha Diagnostics |
100 ug |
EUR 286 |
) mPEG-BSA (Molecular Weight: 10,000-linear) |
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PEG-BSA-10K |
Alpha Diagnostics |
100 ug |
EUR 286 |
) mPEG-BSA (Molecular Weight: 20,000-linear) |
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PEG-BSA-20K |
Alpha Diagnostics |
100 ug |
EUR 286 |
) mPEG-BSA (Molecular Weight: 40,000-linear) |
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PEG-BSA-40K |
Alpha Diagnostics |
100 ug |
EUR 286 |
 Gentamicin Antibody |
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abx021011-200ug |
Abbexa |
200 ug |
EUR 328 |
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Gentamicin Antibody |
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abx021012-1mg |
Abbexa |
1 mg |
EUR 954 |
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Gentamicin Antibody |
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abx021013-1mg |
Abbexa |
1 mg |
EUR 481 |
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Gentamicin Antibody |
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20-abx210193 |
Abbexa |
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 Gentamicin-OVA |
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80-1455 |
Fitzgerald |
1 mg |
EUR 651 |
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Description: OVA conjugated Gentamicin Hapten |
Gentamicin-OVA |
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80-1456 |
Fitzgerald |
1 mg |
EUR 651 |
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Description: OVA conjugated Gentamicin Hapten |
 Gentamicin antibody |
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20-GG15 |
Fitzgerald |
250 ul |
EUR 184 |
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Description: Goat polyclonal Gentamicin antibody |
Gentamicin antibody |
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20-GR15 |
Fitzgerald |
250 ul |
EUR 208 |
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Description: Rabbit polyclonal Gentamicin antibody |
Gentamicin antibody |
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20C-CR1031S |
Fitzgerald |
1 ml |
EUR 219 |
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Description: Sheep polyclonal Gentamicin antiserum |
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65-IG10 |
Fitzgerald |
1 mg |
EUR 597 |
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Description: Conjugated Gentamicin-HRP hapten |
Gentamicin antibody |
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10-1541 |
Fitzgerald |
100 ug |
EUR 392 |
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Description: Mouse monoclonal Gentamicin antibody |
Gentamicin antibody |
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10-G02A |
Fitzgerald |
500 ug |
EUR 493 |
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Description: Mouse monoclonal Gentamicin antibody |
 Gentamicin sulfate |
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B1270-1G |
Biovision |
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EUR 142 |
Gentamicin sulfate |
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B1270-25G |
Biovision |
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EUR 947 |
Gentamicin sulfate |
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B1270-5G |
Biovision |
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EUR 338 |
3 peptide (repeat-sequence peptide of the P. berghei circumsporozoite protein, CSP) conjugated with BSA) (PPPPNAND)3 peptide (repeat-sequence peptide of the P. berghei circumsporozoite protein, CSP) conjugated with BSA |
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PPPP321-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
0.5 mg |
EUR 529 |
3 peptide (repeat-sequence peptide of the P. vivax circumsporozoite protein, CSP) conjugated with BSA) (DRAAGQPAG)3 peptide (repeat-sequence peptide of the P. vivax circumsporozoite protein, CSP) conjugated with BSA |
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DRAA31-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
0.5 mg |
EUR 529 |
4 peptide (minor repeat-sequence peptide of the P. falciparum circumsporozoite protein, CSP) conjugated with BSA) (NVDP)4 peptide (minor repeat-sequence peptide of the P. falciparum circumsporozoite protein, CSP) conjugated with BSA |
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NVDP41-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
0.5 mg |
EUR 529 |
5 peptide (25-aa, repeat-sequence peptide of the P. falciparum circumsporozoite protein, CSP) conjugated with BSA) (NANP)5 peptide (25-aa, repeat-sequence peptide of the P. falciparum circumsporozoite protein, CSP) conjugated with BSA |
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NANP51-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
0.5 mg |
EUR 529 |
 Gentamicin Solution, Gentamicin Solution, 50 mg/mL |
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CCM1123-010 |
Bio Basic |
10 mL |
EUR 64.05 |
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 ELISA Kit) Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) ELISA Kit |
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DLR-BSA-Ge-48T |
DL Develop |
48T |
EUR 387 |
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Description: A competitive inhibition quantitative ELISA assay kit for detection of Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) in samples from serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernates or other biological fluids. |
Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) ELISA Kit |
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DLR-BSA-Ge-96T |
DL Develop |
96T |
EUR 494 |
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Description: A competitive inhibition quantitative ELISA assay kit for detection of Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) in samples from serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernates or other biological fluids. |
 removal kit (Antibody based aff matrix; sufficient to remove 1-2 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 2 ml aff column) Bovine serum albumin (BSA) removal kit (Antibody based aff matrix; sufficient to remove 1-2 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 2 ml aff column |
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800-302-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 Kit |
EUR 347 |
 removal kit (Antibody based aff matrix; sufficient to remove 10-20 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 10 ml aff column) Bovine serum albumin (BSA) removal kit (Antibody based aff matrix; sufficient to remove 10-20 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 10 ml aff column |
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800-310-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 Kit |
EUR 895 |
 removal kit (Antibody based aff matrix; sufficient to remove 25-50 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 25 ml aff column) Bovine serum albumin (BSA) removal kit (Antibody based aff matrix; sufficient to remove 25-50 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 25 ml aff column |
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800-325-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 Kit |
EUR 1450 |
 ELISA Kit) General Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) ELISA Kit |
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RD-BSA-Ge-48Tests |
Reddot Biotech |
48 Tests |
EUR 527 |
General Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) ELISA Kit |
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RD-BSA-Ge-96Tests |
Reddot Biotech |
96 Tests |
EUR 732 |
General Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) ELISA Kit |
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RDR-BSA-Ge-48Tests |
Reddot Biotech |
48 Tests |
EUR 551 |
General Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) ELISA Kit |
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RDR-BSA-Ge-96Tests |
Reddot Biotech |
96 Tests |
EUR 766 |
 Gentamicin Sulfate USP |
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G006-25G |
TOKU-E |
25 g |
EUR 392 |
Gentamicin Sulfate USP |
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G006-5G |
TOKU-E |
5 g |
EUR 166 |
 Gentamicin Sulfate EP |
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G007-25G |
TOKU-E |
25 g |
EUR 399 |
Gentamicin Sulfate EP |
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G007-5G |
TOKU-E |
5 g |
EUR 183 |
 Gentamicin ELISA Kit |
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DEIA047 |
Creative Diagnostics |
96T |
EUR 1032 |
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Description: This kit can be used in quantitative and qualitative analysis of gentamicin residue in vaccine and cell culture. |
 Gentamicin, 50mg/ml |
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CA003-001 |
GenDepot |
10ml |
EUR 91 |
 Gentamicin sulfate salt |
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20-abx082235 |
Abbexa |
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 Antibody) Gentamicin (GTM) Antibody |
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20-abx175177 |
Abbexa |
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 Gentamicin ELISA kit |
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55R-2233 |
Fitzgerald |
1 kit |
EUR 698 |
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Description: Gentamicin ELISA kit for use in research laboratory |
 Gentamicin monoclonal antibody |
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10R-11497 |
Fitzgerald |
1 mg |
EUR 1110 |
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Description: Mouse anti- Gentamicin monoclonal antibody |
Gentamicin ELISA Kit |
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K4206-100 |
Biovision |
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EUR 990 |
, Vaccine adjuvant) Vaccigel Alum adjuvant adsorbed with Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA @1 mg/ml), Vaccine adjuvant |
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AV-1010-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 ml |
EUR 286 |
 standards (1 set) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit) Pre-diluted BSA (bovine serum albumin) standards (1 set) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit |
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BCA-BSA-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 pk |
EUR 164 |
 standards (750 ug/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit) Pre-diluted BSA (bovine serum albumin) standards (750 ug/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit |
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BCA-BSA-750 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 ml |
EUR 225 |
) Gentamicin ELISA Kit (OKAO00127) |
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OKAO00127 |
Aviva Systems Biology |
96 Wells |
EUR 532 |
Description: Description of target: Gentamicin is a complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS.;Species reactivity: General;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Competitive Inhibition ELISA;Sensitivity: | Component | Amount |
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 for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit) BSA and BGG Stock standards (1 vial each @ 2 mg/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit |
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BSA-BGG-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 pk |
EUR 286 |
 standards (250, 125, 62.5, 31.25, and 0.0 ug/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit) Pre-diluted BSA (bovine serum albumin) standards (250, 125, 62.5, 31.25, and 0.0 ug/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit |
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BCA-BSA-2 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 pk |
EUR 164 |
 Gentamicin C1 Sulfate EvoPure® |
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G031-10MG |
TOKU-E |
10 mg |
EUR 670 |
 Gentamicin C1a sulfate EvoPure® |
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G032-10MG |
TOKU-E |
10 mg |
EUR 670 |
 Gentamicin C2 sulfate EvoPure® |
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G033-10MG |
TOKU-E |
10 mg |
EUR 670 |
 Gentamicin C2a sulfate EvoPure® |
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G034-10MG |
TOKU-E |
10 mg |
EUR 670 |
 Gentamicin A sulfate EvoPure® |
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G035-10MG |
TOKU-E |
10 mg |
EUR 380 |
 Gentamicin X2 sulfate EvoPure® |
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G036-2.5MG |
TOKU-E |
2.5 mg |
EUR 30 |
Gentamicin X2 sulfate EvoPure® |
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G036-PleaseContactusforPricing |
TOKU-E |
Please Contact us for Pricing |
EUR 30 |
 Gentamicin C2b sulfate EvoPure® |
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G062-10MG |
TOKU-E |
10 mg |
EUR 513 |
 0.1 G GENTAMICIN SULFATE, POWDER |
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61-098-RA |
CORNING |
0,1 g/pk |
EUR 62 |
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Description: Media Catalog; Cell Culture Reagents |
 1 G GENTAMICIN SULFATE, POWDER |
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61-098-RF |
CORNING |
1 g/pk |
EUR 58 |
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Description: Media Catalog; Cell Culture Reagents |
 ELISA Kit) Gentamicin (serum/urine) ELISA Kit |
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K4315-100 |
Biovision |
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EUR 756 |
 removal kit (synthetic dye based matrix; sufficient to remove 20-40 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 2 ml aff column) Albumin (Human, Mouse, rat, bovine and others) removal kit (synthetic dye based matrix; sufficient to remove 20-40 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 2 ml aff column |
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800-200-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 286 |
 removal kit (synthetic dye based matrix; sufficient to remove 50-100 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 5 ml aff column) Albumin (Human, Mouse, rat, bovine and others) removal kit (synthetic dye based matrix; sufficient to remove 50-100 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 5 ml aff column |
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800-205-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 773 |
 removal kit (synthetic dye based matrix; sufficient to remove 250-500 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 25 ml aff column) Albumin (Human, Mouse, rat, bovine and others) removal kit (synthetic dye based matrix; sufficient to remove 250-500 mg BSA from Bioprocessed material), 25 ml aff column |
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800-225-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 2425 |
 BSA |
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31C-CH0114 |
Fitzgerald |
50 mg |
EUR 133 |
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Description: Bovine Serum Albumin for use in the research laboratory |
 Ibrutinib drug-Human Serum Albumin Conjugate |
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IBT16-BSA |
Alpha Diagnostics |
100 ug |
EUR 529 |
) Testosterone 3 BSA Protein (BSA) |
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abx060856-1mg |
Abbexa |
1 mg |
EUR 578 |
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 BSA Control for AGE-BSA |
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35R-AA007 |
Fitzgerald |
10 mg |
EUR 224 |
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Description: BSA Control for AGE protein (BSA modified), Cat No. 30R-AA007 |
, sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make HEPES-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate).) HEPES-TL Supplement with BSA (Fract V), sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make HEPES-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
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IVL01-500ML |
Caisson Labs |
500 ml |
EUR 87 |
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Description: Supplement with BSA (Fract V), sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make HEPES-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
HEPES-TL Supplement with BSA (Fract V), sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make HEPES-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
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IVL01-6X500ML |
Caisson Labs |
6 x 500 ml |
EUR 189 |
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Description: Supplement with BSA (Fract V), sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make HEPES-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
, sodium pyruvate, gentamicin, and heparin to make IVF-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate).) IVF-TL Supplement with BSA (EFAF), sodium pyruvate, gentamicin, and heparin to make IVF-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
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IVL02-100ML |
Caisson Labs |
100 ml |
EUR 75 |
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Description: Supplement with BSA (EFAF), sodium pyruvate, gentamicin, and heparin to make IVF-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
IVF-TL Supplement with BSA (EFAF), sodium pyruvate, gentamicin, and heparin to make IVF-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
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IVL02-6X100ML |
Caisson Labs |
6 x 100 ml |
EUR 129 |
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Description: Supplement with BSA (EFAF), sodium pyruvate, gentamicin, and heparin to make IVF-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
, sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make SP-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate).) SP-TL Supplement with BSA (Fract V), sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make SP-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
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Caisson Labs |
100 ml |
EUR 72 |
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Description: Supplement with BSA (Fract V), sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make SP-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
SP-TL Supplement with BSA (Fract V), sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make SP-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
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IVL03-6X100ML |
Caisson Labs |
6 x 100 ml |
EUR 105 |
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Description: Supplement with BSA (Fract V), sodium pyruvate, and gentamicin to make SP-TALP (Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate). |
 Anti-Gentamicin antibody *Mouse anti-human, monoclonal IgG1* |
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V100270 |
AAT Bioquest |
50 ug |
EUR 306 |
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Anti-Gentamicin antibody *Mouse anti-human, monoclonal IgG1* |
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V100271 |
AAT Bioquest |
1 mg |
EUR 1089 |
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) Gentamicin Sulfate Solution (50 mg/mL in Water) |
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G046-20ML |
TOKU-E |
20 mL |
EUR 110 |
 Cyclic citrullinated peptide-BSA（CCP-BSA） |
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E64I00802 |
EnoGene |
100ug |
EUR 343 |
 BSA Antibody |
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1-CSB-PA272395 |
Cusabio |
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Description: A polyclonal antibody against BSA. Recognizes BSA from Bovine. This antibody is Unconjugated. Tested in the following application: ELISA, WB;ELISA:1:2000-1:10000, WB:1:1000-1:5000 |
BSA Antibody |
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1-CSB-PA000390 |
Cusabio |
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Description: A polyclonal antibody against BSA. Recognizes BSA from Cow. This antibody is Unconjugated. Tested in the following application: WB, ELISA;WB:1:2000-5000 |
BSA Antibody |
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1-CSB-PA592874 |
Cusabio |
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Description: A polyclonal antibody against BSA. Recognizes BSA from Bovine. This antibody is Unconjugated. Tested in the following application: ELISA, WB;ELISA:1:2000-1:10000, WB:1:1000-1:5000 |
 BSA Antigen |
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IM112 |
Cygnus Technologies |
1 ml |
EUR 285 |
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Analytical Efficiency of thrombospondin-1 and Cathepsin D Immunoassays A part of a Novel CE-IVD Marked Take a look at as an Support within the Prognosis of Prostate Most cancers
The Prostate Particular Antigen (PSA) take a look at suffers from low specificity for the prognosis of Prostate Most cancers (PCa). We initially found two cancer-related proteins thrombospondin-1 (THBS1) and cathepsin D (CTSD) utilizing a mass-spectrometry-based proteomics method. The 2 serum proteins have been proven to enhance the prognosis of high-grade PCa. Thus, we developed quantitative ELISAs for the dedication of their focus in human serum. Right here we report their analytical efficiency by way of restrict of detection, specificity, precision, linearity and interferences, which have been decided based mostly on CLSI pointers. Additional, we investigated the affect of pre-analytical elements on focus measurements.
For this, blood from 4-6 donors was collected in several tubes and saved at room temperature for various occasions previous to centrifugation at completely different centrifugal forces and temperatures. Stability of THBS1 and CTSD underneath completely different storage temperatures was additionally evaluated. Our outcomes present that the assays are particular, linear and delicate sufficient to permit measurement of scientific samples. Precision by way of repeatability and complete within-laboratory coefficient of variation (CV) are 5.5% and eight.1% for THBS1 and 4.3% and seven.2% for CTSD, respectively.
Relative laboratory-to-laboratory variations have been -6.3% for THBS1 and -3% for CTSD. Each THBS1 and CTSD have been secure in serum samples, with 80-120% recoveries of concentrations throughout donors, pattern preparation and storage. In conclusion, the ELISAs as a part of the novel business in vitro diagnostic take a look at Proclarix are appropriate for the use in scientific follow. THBS1 and CTSD will be precisely measured for his or her meant use impartial of the lot and laboratory when situations in step with routine follow for PSA sampling and storage are used.
Degenerative IVD Conditioned Media and Acidic pH Sensitize Sensory Neurons to Cyclic Tensile Pressure.
Low again ache is amongst the main causes of incapacity worldwide. The degenerative intervertebral disc (IVD) setting accommodates pathologically excessive ranges of inflammatory cytokines and acidic pH hypothesized to contribute to again ache by sensitizing nociceptive neurons to stimuli that will not be painful in wholesome sufferers. We hypothesized that the degenerative IVD setting drives discogenic ache by sensitizing nociceptive neurons to mechanical loading. To check this speculation, we developed an in vitro mannequin that facilitated the investigation of interactions between the degenerative IVD setting, nociceptive neurons innervating the IVD and mechanical loading of the disc; and, the identification of the underlying mechanism of degenerative IVD induced nociceptive neuron sensitization.
In our mannequin, rat DRG neurons have been seeding onto bovine AF tissue, uncovered to degenerative IVD conditioned media and/or acidic pH, and subjected to cyclic tensile pressure (1 Hz; 1-6 % pressure) throughout measurement of DRG sensory neuron exercise through calcium imaging. Utilizing this mannequin, we demonstrated that each degenerative IVD conditioned media and degenerative IVD acidic pH ranges induced elevated nociceptive neuron activation in response to physiologic ranges of mechanical pressure. As well as, IL-6 was demonstrated to mediate degenerative IVD conditioned media induced elevated nociceptive neuron activation.
These outcomes show IL-6 mediates degenerative IVD induced neuron sensitization to mechanical loading and additional establishes IL-6 as a possible therapeutic goal for the therapy of discogenic ache. Information additional suggests the degenerative IVD setting accommodates a number of neuron sensitization pathways (IL-6, pH) which will contribute to discogenic ache. This text is protected by copyright. All rights reserved
Fast Detection of KPC-Producing Enterobacterales Prone to Imipenem/Relebactam by Utilizing the MALDI-TOF MS MBT STAR-Carba IVD Assay.
KPC-producing Enterobacterales signify a severe public well being concern. Restricted therapeutic choices can be found for therapy, nonetheless, the novel mixture of imipenem/relebactam represents a promising different. To protect the exercise of this new antibiotic mixture, solely focused therapies will likely be really helpful, and speedy checks to detect prone micro organism are subsequently urgently wanted. Right here, we suggest a MALDI-TOF-based methodology utilizing the MBT STAR-Carba IVD assay, Bruker Daltonik, to detect KPC-producing Enterobacterales prone to imipenem/relebactam in a random collection of 143 scientific isolates earlier molecular characterised, carrying 97 blaKPC, 1 blaGES, 12blaVIM, 4blaIMP, 3blaNDM, and 26blaOXA-48-like. Species identification was confirmed by MALDI-TOF MS.
The molecular characterization of the isolates was carried out by the Xpert Carba-R Assay and the outcomes have been used as gold normal. In addition to, all isolates have been submitted to imipenem and imipenem/relebactam microdilution susceptibility testing. The assay confirmed an general sensitivity and specificity to detect class A-producing Enterobacterales prone to imipenem/relebactam of 98% (96/98) and 93% (42/45), respectively. This MALDI-TOF-based methodology, with a turnaround time of lower than 1 h, is a dependable take a look at for detecting imipenem/relebactam exercise and its inclusion in routine laboratory screening would facilitate the proper use of this new mixture of antimicrobials as a focused therapy.
Rising a spine – purposeful biomaterials and buildings for intervertebral disc (IVD) restore and regeneration: challenges, improvements, and future instructions.
Again ache and related maladies can account for an immense quantity of healthcare value and lack of productiveness within the office. Particularly, backbone associated accidents within the US have an effect on upwards of 5.7 million folks annually. The degenerative disc illness therapy virtually all the time arises attributable to a scientific presentation of ache and/or discomfort. Most popular conservative therapy modalities embrace the usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, bodily remedy, therapeutic massage, acupuncture, chiropractic work, and dietary dietary supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin. Synthetic disc substitute, also referred to as complete disc substitute, is a therapy different to spinal fusion. The purpose of synthetic disc prostheses is to copy the conventional biomechanics of the backbone section, thereby stopping additional injury to neighboring sections.
Synthetic purposeful disc substitute via everlasting steel and polymer-based parts continues to evolve, however is way from recapitulating native disc construction and performance, and suffers from the danger of unsuccessful tissue integration and machine failure. Tissue engineering and regenerative medication methods mix novel materials buildings, bioactive elements and stem cells alone or together to restore and regenerate the IVD.
These efforts are at very early phases and a extra in-depth understanding of IVD metabolism and mobile setting may even result in a clearer understanding of the native setting which the tissue engineering scaffold ought to mimic. The present overview focusses on the methods for a profitable regenerative scaffold for IVD regeneration and the necessity for outlining new supplies, environments, and elements which might be so finely tuned within the wholesome human intervertebral disc in hopes of treating such a prevalent degenerative course of.
