DMPK Transporter Assays In-House
Blog · DMPK · Transporter Assays · CRO · October 2026 · 7 min read In-House DMPK Transporter Assays vs. CRO Outsourcing: A Decision Framework Running transporter assays in-house with commercial kits or sending compounds to a CRO — both have a place in a DMPK strategy. The right answer depends on your compound throughput, […]
ICH M12 Transporter
Blog · DMPK · ICH M12 · Transporter Assays · October 2026 · 9 min read ICH M12 Transporter Compliance: Which Assays You Need and When ICH M12 — adopted in 2024 — is now the global harmonised guideline for drug interaction studies. For DMPK scientists, it defines exactly which transporter assays are required, which […]
Human Serum for PBMCs
Blog · Human Serum · Immunology · PBMC · October 2026 · 6 min read Human Serum for PBMCs and Immunoassays: Why AB Blood Type Is Not Optional Human serum is the preferred supplement for PBMC culture, ELISPOT, mixed lymphocyte reactions and cytokine assays. But not all human serum is equal — the donor blood […]
Human Serum for ATMP
Blog · Human Serum · ATMP · GMP · October 2026 · 8 min read Human Serum for ATMP Manufacturing: GMP Requirements, Donor Screening and Lot Qualification ATMP and cell therapy manufacturing increasingly demands xeno-free, human-derived raw materials. Human serum — when correctly qualified — meets that requirement. This guide covers what the EU regulatory […]
Step by Step Protocoll for Cell Culture Labs
Blog · FBS · Lab Protocol · October 2026 · 8 min read How to Validate a New FBS Lot: A Step-by-Step Protocol for Cell Culture Labs Switching to a new FBS lot — whether from a new origin, a new supplier, or simply the next production batch — carries real risk if done without […]
FBS Supply Shortage 2026
Blog · FBS · Cell Culture · October 2026 · 6 min read FBS Supply Shortage 2026: What Is Driving It — and How to Secure Your Lab’s Serum Supply The global FBS market is under the most severe supply pressure in decades. US cattle herds are at their lowest level since 1951, prices are […]
What is Human Serum?
Guide · Human Serum · Cell Culture · October 2026 · 12 min read What Is Human Serum? Definition, Types and Cell Culture Applications The complete reference guide to human serum — what it is, how it is made, which type to choose for your application, and how to qualify a lot. Written by a […]
CPD Plasma Shortage
Blog · Human Plasma · IVD Validation · October 2026 · 7 min read CPD Plasma Is Getting Scarce — Why IVD Labs Are Switching to Citrate and Apheresis Plasma CPD plasma was the default validation matrix in diagnostics for one reason: it was cheap and available in bulk. Both of those advantages are fading. […]
What is Off-The-Clot (OTC) Serum?
Off-the-clot (OTC) serum is produced by clotting blood without anticoagulants. Learn how it differs from plasma, why it matters for cell culture, and which applications require it.
What is Animal Component-Free (ACF) Cell Culture?
Animal component-free (ACF) cell culture eliminates animal-derived materials. Learn why ACF matters for GMP and cell therapy, and what alternatives exist to FBS.
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