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Read article Ligand Binding Assays: a Plethora of Technologies to Address Your Projects’ Requirements

Ligand binding assays (LBAs) have been our core activity for decades. LBAs are commonly used to measure interactions between two proteins, a ligand and its receptor, a monoclonal antibody (mAb) and its target, or biologics and Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA). Throughout the development of New…

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Read article Biodistribution Studies: Qualified vs. Validated Methods

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical research, biodistribution studies play a pivotal role in understanding how drugs and therapies are distributed within the body. These studies are critical for assessing the efficacy and safety of new treatments, particularly in the realm of cell…

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Read article What Can We Learn from Our Tears? Learn About a Recently Published Ocular Study by the Cell & Gene Therapy Department at KCAS

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…

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Read article Spectral vs. Conventional Flow Cytometry

In the rapidly evolving realm of flow cytometry, conventional flow cytometry is gradually being displaced by its advanced counterpart, spectral flow cytometry. These technologies, each with its unique strengths and applications, have revolutionized the way we analyze cells and particles. Let’s dive…

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Read article Soluble Biomarkers: A Global Perspective on Bioanalysis

A biomarker is a defined characteristic that is measured as an indicator of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or biological responses to an exposure or intervention, including therapeutic interventions(1). With the development of innovative and personalized therapies, biomarker tracking is increasingly important to support the clinical development…

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Read article A Closer Look at Immunophenotyping and its Applications at KCAS

Immunophenotyping has undergone a seismic change in less than two decades as panel sizes have increased in complexity from <10 to >40 colors. Let’s explore how immunophenotyping is transforming the field and how FlowMetric, a KCAS…

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Read article KCAS Bio Expands Flow Cytometry Services into Europe

In an exciting development, KCAS, through its subsidiary FlowMetric, is expanding its flow services in Europe. With a history of providing cutting-edge flow services in the EU, KCAS is taking a significant step forward by transitioning services from its Milan, Italy site to…

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Read article Recent FDA Guidance for Pharmacokinetics and Antibody Drug Conjugates, and What They Mean for Your Projects at KCAS

With recent guidance released from the FDA, there are changes for PKs (Pharmacokinetics) and ADCs (Antibody Drug Conjugates) that must be clearly understood before making decisions for your drug product testing. ADCs combine the target specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the…

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Read article Expanding Spectral Flow Capabilities with Cytek Aurora

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…