What are functional assays? Understanding the interactions between drugs and biological systems is critical for the success of a new drug. One key tool in this process is functional assays. Functional assays in drug development are customized assays that evaluate the impact of drugs on the functionality of cells.

Why Cell Stimulation Matters in Flow Cytometry Many flow cytometry users are happy to start an experiment with a general protocol and a question about their specimen: Will my cells make more cytokines or express more markers after activation? In a healthy person, immune cells like B cells, T cells,…

In biomarker-driven drug development, selecting the right assay format is critical for generating reliable data that informs scientific and clinical decisions. Whether quantifying proteins, immune cell subsets, or complex molecular signatures, the choice between off-the-shelf and customized assays has direct implications for timelines, costs, and how well the assay…

The Importance of GLP Compliance Certificate for Bioanalytical CROs We are proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Test Facility based in Lyon (France), dedicated to…

KCAS Bio is attending CYTO2024, the 37th annual Congress of the International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry in Edinburgh, Scotland! A great occasion to explore the latest advancements in cytometry science and to discuss our flow cytometry services with the community. At this edition, Alessandra…

In our daily life we interact with many different people who help us by applying their expertise to deliver things we would otherwise struggle with. Often the differentiator for us, as consumers, is how we feel we’ve been treated by the people who are working on our behalf. The…

Recently, Matthew Pennington, PhD (one of KCAS’s Senior Scientists) was the senior author on a publication entitled “A Validated Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for the Detection of Adeno Associated Viral Vectors in Bio Shedding Studies of Tears”. Below, Matt explains the significance in what they accomplished…

Spectral flow has come a long way in recent years, transforming from a mere whisper of possibility to an essential tool in bioanalysis. Initially gaining traction in academic institutions, it quickly caught the attention…

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical research…

Biologics are drugs derived from complex molecules like antibodies. Over the last two decades they have re-emerged as…

In recent years, immunology…

Business Wire – May 24, 2023 11:00 AM EST – In an effort to continue providing the…