Protein tags are useful tools for affinity purification and other biochemical applications, but unnecessary tagging of proteins can cause issues. Read our latest blog and discover - Protein tags, why and why not?
Qkine is pleased to announce that it has successfully been recertified with the international standard ISO 9001:2015 by the globally respected UKAS accredited BSI, giving enhanced confidence in the assessment of best practices. This standard shows our dedication to raising the standard of bioactive proteins through implementation of continual improvement, scientific innovation and exceptional scientific and customer support
Reflections on the dynamic ISSCR 2024 workshop on Standards for Human Stem Cell Use in Research including recommendations for growth factor supply chains for raw (ancillary materials) for cell therapy and ATMP manufacture.
Commercial sources of recombinant human GDF15 protein, in particular those purified from mammalian expression, are frequently contaminated with trace amounts of TGFβ and related proteins. These trace contaminants cause misleading experimental results due to the picomolar or even femtomolar EC50s of this family of cytokines. Please be cautious with your source of recombinant GDF15 protein.
Qkine certified ISO9001: 2015 for its quality management system encompassing R&D, manufacturing, and operations in Cambridge, UK. Qkine supplies growth factors and cytokines to the fast-moving stem cell, organoid and emerging cultured meat sectors. Exceptional product quality and scientific support are crucial to customer's business processes and experimental outcomes.
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