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News Release from: Millipore | Subject: Hesca-1
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 30 November 2007
Monoclonal antibodies for stem cell
research
The antibody, Human Embryonic Stem Cell Antigen-1 (Hesca-1), is a previously unidentified marker for the analysis of pluripotent stem cells in immunocytochemistry and other immunological techniques
Millipore has announced a new collaboration with Abeome over the development and distribution of a novel stem cell antibody The unique Human Embryonic Stem Cell Antigen-1 (Hesca-1) antibody was developed by Abeome in conjunction with Novocell, and Millipore will market and distribute it to the research community
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 3 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Hesca-1 targets a cell surface protein that is potentially a unique antigen expressed by human embryonic stem cells.
The antigen is present in five hES cell lines, but does not appear to be expressed on differentiated or feeder cell types.
With further research, Hesca-1 may prove useful in the development of therapies for human cancers and other debilitating diseases.
"Hesca-1 highlights Millipore's commitment to providing innovative tools for the advancement of human embryonic stem cell research," states Donald O'Neil, director of marketing for stem cells and cell biology at the company. Request a free brochure from Millipore ...
"This demonstrates yet another example of our strategy to provide the most complete integrated stem cell offering, cutting across the entire stem cell workflow.".
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