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In the process of drug discovery, an IC₅₀ assay serves as a pivotal component in the development of cutting-edge therapeutics. An effective assay can quantify the potency of compounds, enable side-by-side comparisons with competing compounds, and track how a compound performs over time. Quantifying compound inhibition also assists with pre-clinical…
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Immunogenicity, why do we keep talking about it? Immunogenicity can, in the simplest of terms, be described as a subject’s ability to generate antibodies specific to the dosed protein therapeutic. While stating it this way understates the complexity of the immune system and the methods needed to detect and characterize…
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Webinar Description: Biomarkers are a critical aspect of bioanalytical testing, as they provide a vast amount of information, from the effects of a drug on the subject to determining the drug’s mechanism of action and the correct dose for a patient. When developing a biomarker, it is important to understand…
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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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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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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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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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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 KCAS Bio is at the forefront of this…
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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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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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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…
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Biologics are drugs derived from complex molecules like antibodies. Over the last two decades they have re-emerged as…