Invitrogen has introduced the Neon Transfection Device, a bench-top tool that helps researchers understand the functions of cells, genes and proteins.
This device simplifies the delivery of DNA, RNA and proteins into a range of mammalian cell types and is especially suitable for difficult-to-transfect cells, such as many primary and stem cells.
Transfection is a laboratory technique that enables scientists to deliver foreign molecules into cells that do not normally allow entry.
Performing this technique allows researchers to manipulate gene activity and cellular protein levels.
For example, transfecting cells with siRNA allows researchers to selectively decrease levels of RNA expression, allowing them to infer the function of genes and cells.
The Neon Transfection Device is suitable for gene and siRNA delivery into stem cells, providing researchers with a powerful tool for accelerating research related to advances in regenerative medicine.
The Neon Transfection Device features: a transfection chamber that minimises cell death, programmable software and minimal reagent requirements.
