Bio-Plex Multiplex Assays | Bio-Radiations https://www.bioradiations.com A Resource for Life Science Research Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:50:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.bioradiations.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BR-knocked-out-60x60.png Bio-Plex Multiplex Assays | Bio-Radiations https://www.bioradiations.com 32 32 Each month, join Kashef Qaadri, a biologist turned bioinformatician, as he interviews guests exploring real-world research informatics challenges through use-cases, providing insights and strategies for integrating and analyzing complex data that are driving BioPharma R&D. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. false Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. lsgmarcomapps@gmail.com Copyright © 2019 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2019 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. podcast Each month, join Kashef Qaadri, a biologist turned bioinformatician, as he interviews guests exploring real-world research informatics challenges through use-cases, providing insights and strategies for integrating and analyzing complex data that are d... Bio-Plex Multiplex Assays | Bio-Radiations https://www.bioradiations.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/bioradio_podsq_1400x1400-400.jpg https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-multiplex-assays/ Advancing Oncology Research with Immune Response Studies: The Role of xMAP-Based Bio-Plex Multiplex Immunoassays https://www.bioradiations.com/immune-response-studies-in-oncology-research-1124/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:03:10 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=12662 In the rapidly evolving field of cancer research, understanding the complex interplay between tumors and the immune system is essential for developing effective therapies. Bio-Plex Multiplex Immunoassays, for research use only and powered by Luminex xMAP technology, provide a cutting-edge tool for simultaneously measuring multiple immune biomarkers. Learn how these research tools are paving the way for development of personalized cancer treatments in the future.

The post Advancing Oncology Research with Immune Response Studies: The Role of xMAP-Based Bio-Plex Multiplex Immunoassays first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Microphysiological Systems: A Game Changer for Drug Safety and Efficacy Studies? https://www.bioradiations.com/microphysiological-systems-for-drug-safety-studies-523/ Wed, 10 May 2023 08:24:53 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=12350 In December 2022, a groundbreaking law was passed granting the U.S. FDA the authority to consider data from new alternative methods in the preclinical testing phase for new drug development. Among the new methods are 3D cell cultures that mimic human tissues and organs, known as microphysiological systems (MPS). The new law aims to improve clinical outcomes while decreasing reliance on animal testing. In this article, we discuss MPS and review data showing how they can synergize with Bio-Plex Assays.

The post Microphysiological Systems: A Game Changer for Drug Safety and Efficacy Studies? first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> A Rapid, Culture-Free Method to Determine 50% Neutralization Titer (NT50) Using the ACE2-Competitive Bio-Plex Pro SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Assay https://www.bioradiations.com/a-rapid-culture-free-method-to-measure-nt50-523/ Mon, 08 May 2023 18:50:16 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=12354 In this webinar, see how a Bio-Plex Pro Assay could provide a high-throughput culture-free NT50 determination method for current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants.

The post A Rapid, Culture-Free Method to Determine 50% Neutralization Titer (NT50) Using the ACE2-Competitive Bio-Plex Pro SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Assay first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Measure Neutralizing Antibodies against Any SARS-CoV-2 Variant in 1 Day https://www.bioradiations.com/measure-sars-cov-2-variant-neutralizing-antibodies-1022/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:05:50 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=12211 Current vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have reduced the severity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the drastic and quick evolution of the virus poses challenges to the development of durable and efficacious therapeutics for vaccine and antibody developers alike. See how the Bio-Plex Pro Human SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Custom Assay Developer Kit speeds up the qualitative measurement of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) against new SARS-CoV-2 variants, removing a roadblock in COVID-19 therapeutic development.

The post Measure Neutralizing Antibodies against Any SARS-CoV-2 Variant in 1 Day first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Multiplex SARS-CoV-2 Variant Neutralization Antibody Assays: Get Multiple Variant Results Fast https://www.bioradiations.com/multiplex-sars-cov-2-variant-neutralization-antibody-assays-get-multiple-variant-results-fast-722/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:10:38 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=12151 Bio-Plex Pro SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Assays provide reliably measure neutralizing antibodies in less than 3 hours. Watch our webinar to learn more.

The post Multiplex SARS-CoV-2 Variant Neutralization Antibody Assays: Get Multiple Variant Results Fast first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Evaluating and Understanding the True Spread of COVID-19 through Seroprevalence https://www.bioradiations.com/understanding-covid-19-through-seroprevalence-422/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:31:23 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=12085 Circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in the global population led to the emergence of new variants threatening to undermine vaccine effectiveness. Understanding the immune response and its neutralizing abilities at both the patient level and globally could not only help prevent outbreaks but also mitigate the outcome for future pandemics.

The post Evaluating and Understanding the True Spread of COVID-19 through Seroprevalence first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Neutralizing Antibody Assays for SARS-CoV-2 Variant Studies https://www.bioradiations.com/neutralizing-antibody-assays-for-sars-cov-2-variant-studies-122/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:41:37 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=12016 With COVID-19 vaccines now widely available, case numbers in many areas are falling. But the question remains: How long does vaccine-induced immunity last? Measuring isotype-specific antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and the effectiveness of neutralizing antibodies against variants can help us better understand the duration and breadth of the humoral response. These data are critical to aid public health researchers and inform development decisions for vaccines and therapeutics. Read about the new Bio-Plex Pro Human SARS-CoV-2 Variant Neutralization Antibody 11-Plex Panel.

The post Neutralizing Antibody Assays for SARS-CoV-2 Variant Studies first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Advantages of Multiplexing with Bio-Plex Assays https://www.bioradiations.com/advantages-of-multiplexing-with-bio-plex-assays/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:53:19 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=11867 The Bio-Plex Assay development process is designed to produce high performance multiplex assays. We prioritize sensitivity, broad dynamic range, reproducibility, and shorter incubation times to get you meaningful results faster. Watch this video to learn more about our SMARTS approach to assay development.

The post Advantages of Multiplexing with Bio-Plex Assays first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Introducing the Bio-Plex Pro Human IgG SARS-CoV-2 Serology Assays https://www.bioradiations.com/the-new-bio-plex-human-igg-sars-cov-2-serology-assays-321/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:00:03 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=11811 Meet our newest product supporting the fight against SARS-CoV-2: the Bio-Plex Pro Human IgG SARS-CoV-2 N/RBD/S1/S2 4-Plex Panel. This qualitative multiplex immunoassay kit quickly and efficiently detects IgG antibodies against four SARS-CoV-2 antigens (nucleocapsid, receptor binding domain, spike 1, and spike 2).

The post Introducing the Bio-Plex Pro Human IgG SARS-CoV-2 Serology Assays first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Inflamed in the Brain: A Protocol for Studying Neuroinflammation in Mouse Brain Tissue https://www.bioradiations.com/inflamed-in-the-brain-a-protocol-for-studying-neuroinflammation-in-mouse-brain-tissue/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:51:33 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=11751 Mice are critical model organisms for the study of neuroinflammation. But tissue quantity is often a limiting factor. In a recent paper, researchers describe a protocol for analysis of 33 cytokines and chemokines using only 50 μl of tissue homogenate. The remaining homogenate can be used for RNA extraction or other analysis.

The post Inflamed in the Brain: A Protocol for Studying Neuroinflammation in Mouse Brain Tissue first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Multiplex Immunoassays in the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine https://www.bioradiations.com/multiplex-immunoassays-in-the-race-for-a-covid-19-vaccine/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:50:06 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=11744 In vaccine development, safety and efficacy are critical. Recent studies have shown that multiplex immunoassays offer a flexible way to monitor immune responses. With the ever-increasing pressure on scientists to develop a practical COVID-19 vaccine, multiplex immunoassays stand out as a proven tool.

The post Multiplex Immunoassays in the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Maximizing Your Mouse: Using the Power of Bio‑Plex to Analyze Mouse Models of Disease and Treatment https://www.bioradiations.com/maximizing-your-mouse-using-the-power-of-bio%e2%80%91plex-to-analyze-mouse-models-of-disease-and-treatment/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:16:30 +0000 https://www.bioradiations.com/?p=10574 Presented by: Daniel Braunschweig, PhD, Proteomics Field Application Scientist Leader

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This webinar provides an overview of multiplexing technology for research use with mouse samples and highlights the associated benefits to your drug discovery workflow. Specific topics include:

The post Maximizing Your Mouse: Using the Power of Bio‑Plex to Analyze Mouse Models of Disease and Treatment first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex Manager Software Overview https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-manager-software-overview/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 23:16:19 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=10104 Presented by: Brett Houser, Bio-Plex Multiplex Immunoassay Product Manager, Protein Quantitation Group

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Bio-Plex Manager Software is a powerful, intuitive tool used to generate and analyze xMap data. In this webinar you will:

  • Learn how to create an assay protocol
  • Learn how to acquire data
  • Understand basic software parameters
  • Learn about general functionality and navigation
  • Master optimization of standard curves and export data for further analysis
The post Bio-Plex Manager Software Overview first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Multiplex Cytokine Immunoassays — Minimizing Effort, Maximizing Results https://www.bioradiations.com/multiplex-cytokine-immunoassays-minimizing-effort-maximizing-results/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 22:59:15 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=9961 Since the first cytokine was identified over 60 years ago, a lot has been done to better understand these molecules. The use of multiplex immunoassays is one such way, though they aren’t considered quite as mainstream yet. Learn about how the SMARTS approach can be used to better align user experience to the performance characteristics of these multiplex assays and hopefully transition them to a more mainstream role in research.

The post Multiplex Cytokine Immunoassays — Minimizing Effort, Maximizing Results first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex® Multiplex Immunoassay Technology Overview and Setting Up to Run an Assay https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-multiplex-immunoassay-technology-overview-and-setting-up-to-run-an-assay/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:30:15 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=9678 Presented by: Brett Houser
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Time: 9 AM, U.S. Pacific time

Multiplex immunoassays are an extremely powerful tool for protein detection and quantitation. In this webinar, get a general overview of multiplex immunoassay technology and tips on setting up experiments to optimize your results.

The post Bio-Plex® Multiplex Immunoassay Technology Overview and Setting Up to Run an Assay first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Apolipoproteins as Biomarkers in Heart Disease and Beyond https://www.bioradiations.com/apolipoproteins-as-biomarkers-in-heart-disease-and-beyond/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:43:44 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=9498 Apolipoproteins bind to lipids to form lipoproteins, which transport lipids throughout the lymphatic and circulatory systems. In addition to cardiovascular disease, apolipoproteins are now being linked to other diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, and neurodegeneration. Learn more about the different types of apolipoproteins and see how they serve as biomarkers for these diseases.

The post Apolipoproteins as Biomarkers in Heart Disease and Beyond first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Get More Answers from Your Mouse with the Bio-Plex Pro™ Mouse Chemokine Panel https://www.bioradiations.com/get-more-answers-from-your-mouse-with-the-bio-plex-pro-mouse-chemokine-panel/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:59:30 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=9180 Biomarker screening can sometimes be like working in a black box. While traditional research tools focus on one protein at a time, Bio-Rad’s new Bio-Plex Pro™ Mouse Chemokine Panel can simultaneously interrogate 33 chemokines and cytokines in a single well. See how you can get more answers with this panel.

The post Get More Answers from Your Mouse with the Bio-Plex Pro™ Mouse Chemokine Panel first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Investigating Immune Response Profiles Using Bio-Plex Pro™ Multiplex Assays https://www.bioradiations.com/investigating-immune-response-profiles-using-bio-plex-pro-multiplex-assays/ Wed, 15 Mar 2017 23:01:21 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=9050 See how one study used Bio-Rad’s Bio-Plex Pro Human Cytokine 27-Plex Assay to investigate immune responses to an anti-viral compound in an effort to better understand vaccine efficacy.

The post Investigating Immune Response Profiles Using Bio-Plex Pro™ Multiplex Assays first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Multiplex Immunoassays: Five Tips for Optimizing Your Experiments https://www.bioradiations.com/multiplex-immunoassays-five-tips-for-optimizing-your-experiments/ Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:51:22 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=8942 Follow the five tips in this article before embarking on your multiplex immunoassay journey to generate accurate, efficient, and biologically relevant results. From help designing experiments to acquiring accurate data, this article has it all.

The post Multiplex Immunoassays: Five Tips for Optimizing Your Experiments first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> 8 Tips for Understanding Multiplex Immunoassay Development and Validation https://www.bioradiations.com/8-tips-for-understanding-multiplex-immunoassay-development-and-validation/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:40:39 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=8542 Multiplex immunoassay development requires a lot of validation and standardization steps. Several factors can influence the performance of these assays. Some factors that need to be considered are mentioned here.

The post 8 Tips for Understanding Multiplex Immunoassay Development and Validation first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> List of Mouse Lineage Biomarkers for Different Immune Cell Types https://www.bioradiations.com/list-of-mouse-lineage-biomarkers-for-different-immune-cell-types/ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 01:54:06 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=8383 How can we easily identify biomarkers for different immune cell types? This color-coded poster makes identification of mouse lineage biomarkers easy.

The post List of Mouse Lineage Biomarkers for Different Immune Cell Types first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex Pro Human Inflammation Assays: Performance Data https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-pro-human-inflammation-assays-performance-data/ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 23:29:16 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=5985 Bio-Rad’s Bio-Plex Pro Human Inflammation Assay measures 37 of the most relevant inflammation biomarkers, including TNF superfamily proteins, Treg cytokines, IFN proteins, and matrix metalloproteinases, in a single multiplex panel.Check out the performance characteristics of the assay panel in this report.

The post Bio-Plex Pro Human Inflammation Assays: Performance Data first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Cross-Reactivity of Bio-Plex Pro™ Human Cancer Biomarker Assays to Mouse Proteins https://www.bioradiations.com/cross-reactivity-of-bio-plex-pro-human-cancer-biomarker-assays-to-mouse-proteins/ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:26:03 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=2747 Mice are an optimal model organism for human cancer studies. However, when experiments involve a human xenograft in a mouse host, cross-reactivity presents a major concern in measuring biomarkers. This technical report evaluates 14 Bio-Plex Pro Human Cancer Biomarker Assays for cross reactivity to mouse proteins and discusses the resulting data.

The post Cross-Reactivity of Bio-Plex Pro™ Human Cancer Biomarker Assays to Mouse Proteins first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Troubleshooting the Bio-Plex® 200 Multiplex Immunoassay System: Device Time-Out https://www.bioradiations.com/troubleshooting-the-bio-plex-200-multiplex-immunoassay-system-device-time-out/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:00:40 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=1442 A “device time-out” message on the Bio-Plex® 200 System occurs when the instrument’s needle or probe cannot move correctly. Watch this video for several troubleshooting steps to try when this message occurs.

The post Troubleshooting the Bio-Plex® 200 Multiplex Immunoassay System: Device Time-Out first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Multiplex Analysis of Cell Death Markers Using Bio-Plex Pro™ RBM Apoptosis Assays https://www.bioradiations.com/multiplex-analysis-of-cell-death-markers-using-bio-plex-pro-rbm-apoptosis-assays/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:06:53 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=1906 Bio-Rad’s new Bio-Plex Pro RBM Apoptosis Multiplex Assays enable complex, quantitative analyses of biomarkers in the intrinsic apoptosis pathway. Learn more about these biomarkers and view sample data and performance characteristics of these assays in this detailed technical report.

The post Multiplex Analysis of Cell Death Markers Using Bio-Plex Pro™ RBM Apoptosis Assays first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Troubleshooting the Bio-Plex® 200 Multiplex Immunoassay System: HTF Alarm https://www.bioradiations.com/troubleshooting-the-bio-plex-200-multiplex-immunoassay-system-htf-alarm/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:00:30 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=1433 The high-throughput fluidics (HTF) alarm on the Bio-Plex® 200 System indicates a problem with the instrument’s sheath fluid delivery system. See the actions needed to quickly resolve potential issues with this system and get back to your research!

The post Troubleshooting the Bio-Plex® 200 Multiplex Immunoassay System: HTF Alarm first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Troubleshooting the Bio-Plex® 200 Multiplex Immunoassay System: Device Failed to Pressurize https://www.bioradiations.com/troubleshooting-the-bio-plexr-200-multiplex-immunoassay-system-device-failed-to-pressurize/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:55:20 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=1437 During calibration of your Bio-Plex® 200 System, you may receive a “failed to pressurize message.” In this short video, get some easy fixes for the most common issues prompting this message.

The post Troubleshooting the Bio-Plex® 200 Multiplex Immunoassay System: Device Failed to Pressurize first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex® Assay Builder https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-assay-builder/ Sun, 02 Mar 2014 23:19:14 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=5760 Design your customized Express or x-Plex assay, process your catalog number, and obtain pricing information, launch the Assay Builder

The post Bio-Plex® Assay Builder first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Applications of Bio-Plex Pro™ Cell Signaling Akt and MAPK Assay Panels in Signal Transduction Pathways https://www.bioradiations.com/applications-of-bio-plex-pro-cell-signaling-akt-and-mapk-assay-panels-in-signal-transduction-pathways/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:00:39 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=1889 The Akt and MAPK signal transduction pathways are key areas of study for their roles in cell growth, function, and death, as well as for their possible roles in cancer development and diabetes. Bio-Rad’s new Bio-Plex Pro™ Akt and MAPK cell signaling assays enable researchers to study the activation of these key pathways as a response to various stimuli. This technical report validates the sensitivity and specificity of these assays after cells were exposed to insulin, EGF (epidermal growth factor), and UV radiation.

The post Applications of Bio-Plex Pro™ Cell Signaling Akt and MAPK Assay Panels in Signal Transduction Pathways first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Profiling Dynamic Cancer Drug Responses with BioMarker Strategies, LLC and the Bio-Plex® Multiplex Immunoassay System https://www.bioradiations.com/profiling-dynamic-cancer-drug-responses-with-biomarker-strategies-llc-and-the-bio-plex-multiplex-immunoassay-system/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:45:15 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=1199 In an age of personalized medicine, getting the most out of highly targeted cancer therapies takes finding the best molecular targets for each patient. BioMarker Strategies LLC, a small startup, has been developing an innovative method to do this by modeling oncogenic pathway responses, but they needed to accurately measure the levels of phosphoproteins resulting from the activation of these genes. Learn how they are using the Bio-Plex multiplex immunoassay system to accurately quantify the proteins and generate functional signaling profiles for these oncogenes.

The post Profiling Dynamic Cancer Drug Responses with BioMarker Strategies, LLC and the Bio-Plex® Multiplex Immunoassay System first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> High Sensitivity of Bio-Plex® Multiplex System is Key in Study for Novel Melanoma Therapeutics https://www.bioradiations.com/high-sensitivity-of-bio-plex-multiplex-system-is-key-in-study-for-novel-melanoma-therapeutics/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:43:36 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=1176 alt

Melanoma is an aggressive cancer where early detection is essential for patient survival. The Facchiano lab is developing new anti-proliferation molecules against melanoma and is working to identify new molecular markers at the very early stages of pathology. Here Dr Antonio Facchiano discusses the merits of using the Bio-Plex technology to measure dose-dependent changes in expression levels of growth and angiogenic factors in cell lysates and supernatants.

The post High Sensitivity of Bio-Plex® Multiplex System is Key in Study for Novel Melanoma Therapeutics first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex® Multiplex System is Key in Novel Melanoma Therapeutics Study https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-multiplex-system-is-key-in-novel-melanoma-therapeutics-study/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:00:33 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=2245 Researchers at the Immaculate Dermopathic Institute (IDI-IRCCS, Rome) are using Bio-Plex technology in developing new anti-proliferation molecules and markers at the early stages of melanoma pathology. Dr Antonio Facchiano discusses how Bio-Plex has expedited the lab’s research.

The post Bio-Plex® Multiplex System is Key in Novel Melanoma Therapeutics Study first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Focus on the Biology: Bio-Rad’s New Bio-Plex Data Pro™ Software Simplifies Multiplex Data Analysis https://www.bioradiations.com/focus-on-the-biology-bio-rads-new-bio-plex-data-pro-software-simplifies-multiplex-data-analysis/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:28:57 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=4121 Many instruments offer multiplexing capability for biomarker measurements. But to handle and make sense of the huge amount of multiplex data requires sophisticated software like Bio-Plex Data Pro, which simplifies organization, import, sorting and visualization of data, and performing calculations and statistical analyses.

The post Focus on the Biology: Bio-Rad’s New Bio-Plex Data Pro™ Software Simplifies Multiplex Data Analysis first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Multiplex Analysis of Inflammatory Markers Using Bio-Plex Pro™ Human Th17 Cytokine Assays https://www.bioradiations.com/multiplex-analysis-of-inflammatory-markers-using-bio-plex-pro-human-th17-cytokine-assays/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:00:03 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=1864 The T-helper cell (Th17) pathway has been implicated in several autoimmune diseases and in cancer. New magnetic bead–based assays have been developed for several biomarkers in this pathway. The performance characteristics of these assays are evaluated from data on intra- and inter-assay precision, standard curve recovery, cross reactivity, and linearity of dilution.

The post Multiplex Analysis of Inflammatory Markers Using Bio-Plex Pro™ Human Th17 Cytokine Assays first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex® System in Korea https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-system-in-korea/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:00:31 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=2258 Dr Hunseok Lee of Seoul National University explains why it was advantageous for him to use the Bio-Plex system to measure cytokine levels in patients administered with the new cancer vaccine that his laboratory has developed.

The post Bio-Plex® System in Korea first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex® System in Korea — Seeking to Improve Outcomes for Cancer Patients https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-system-in-korea-seeking-to-improve-outcomes-for-cancer-patients/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:21:05 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=3386 Dr Hunseok Lee has known since childhood that he wanted to grow up to become a scientist. “You get to wear white gowns, look through a microscope at various substances so small they can’t be seen by the naked eye — those things were very attractive to me when I was young,” says Lee. But the realities of putting research into practice and translating ideas into experiments have proven far more strenuous than the young Lee anticipated.

The post Bio-Plex® System in Korea — Seeking to Improve Outcomes for Cancer Patients first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> New Multiplex Assays for Th17 Cytokine Research https://www.bioradiations.com/new-multiplex-assays-for-th17-cytokine-research/ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:21:16 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=4186 The Bio-Plex Pro human Th17 cytokine panel is a unique blend of magnetic bead-based multiplex immunoassays for the robust and reproducible measurement of 15+1 soluble proteins involved in the T-helper cell type 17 immune response pathway.

The post New Multiplex Assays for Th17 Cytokine Research first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Rad Introduces New Bio-Plex® Human Cancer Assays https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-rad-introduces-new-bio-plex-human-cancer-assays/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:13:37 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=4222 Bio-Plex Pro™ Human Cancer Biomarker Panel 1 is a unique blend of magnetic bead-based assays designed to meet the needs of the most discerning preclinical and clinical researchers.

The post Bio-Rad Introduces New Bio-Plex® Human Cancer Assays first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Accurate Counting of Bio-Plex® Magnetic or Polystyrene Beads Using the TC10™ Automated Cell Counter https://www.bioradiations.com/accurate-counting-of-bio-plex-magnetic-or-polystyrene-beads-using-the-tc10-automated-cell-counter/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:15:04 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=3158 This report demonstrates that the TC10 automated cell counter is a suitable alternative to the Coulter Counter and hemocytometer for the preparation of custom Bio-Plex assays.

The post Accurate Counting of Bio-Plex® Magnetic or Polystyrene Beads Using the TC10™ Automated Cell Counter first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex® System Bench to Bedside https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-system-bench-to-bedside/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:00:21 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=2267 Watch how the Bio-Plex® suspension array system has contributed to research findings in Dr Francis Spinale and Dr Steven Kornblau's laboratories that have the potential to impact screening and treatment of disease.

The post Bio-Plex® System Bench to Bedside first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Identifying Cardiac Defect–Related Protein Signatures https://www.bioradiations.com/identifying-cardiac-defect-related-protein-signatures/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:09:40 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=3401 Identifying Cardiac Defect–Related Protein SignaturesAugust 15, 2011
"The first opportunity I had to lay my hand on a human heart I knew that was that — I knew that I wanted to know how the heart works, but more importantly, how it doesn't work," says Dr Francis Spinale, describing his inspiration to both research and treat cardiac disease. Using the Bio-Plex® suspension array system, researchers in his laboratory are discovering protein signatures that have the potential to inform decision strategies in cardiac patient treatment.

The post Identifying Cardiac Defect–Related Protein Signatures first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Chemokines and Cytokines as Potential Markers for Personalizing Leukemia Treatment https://www.bioradiations.com/chemokines-and-cytokines-as-potential-markers-for-personalizing-leukemia-treatment/ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:00:30 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=3305 Dr. Steven Kornblau has been on faculty at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, for 20 years, where he divides his time between research into further understanding leukemia disease states, and a clinical practice where he treats a small number of patients with the disease. Recently, his laboratory used the Bio-Plex® suspension array system to discover how cytokine and chemokine profiles alone can be prognostic for patients with the disease, and therefore have to potential to assist development of personalized treatments.

The post Chemokines and Cytokines as Potential Markers for Personalizing Leukemia Treatment first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex® Assay Configurations Simplified with the Bio-Plex Assay Builder for Complete Flexibility https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-assay-configurations-simplified-with-the-bio-plex-assay-builder-for-complete-flexibility/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:00:55 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=2945 Now you can optimize research expenditure by multiplexing only the targets you need to get the answers you're seeking. This newly updated tool allows you to choose from within panels to build the perfect kit.

The post Bio-Plex® Assay Configurations Simplified with the Bio-Plex Assay Builder for Complete Flexibility first appeared on Bio-Radiations.]]> Bio-Plex Pro™ Mouse Th17 Cytokines https://www.bioradiations.com/bio-plex-pro-mouse-th17-cytokines/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:00:02 +0000 http://www.bioradiations.com/?p=2874 Bio-Plex Pro™ mouse Th17 assays are magnetic bead–based multiplex assays that offer accurate and reproducible measurements of 20 target molecules in serum, plasma, and tissue culture sample types for mouse models. These assays have been developed to provide reliable performance with the flexibility required to meet all of your research needs.

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