Research in developmental biology has led to the discovery of several types of stem cells, including embryonic stem (ES) cells, embryonic germ cells, and adult stem cells. Techniques and reagents developed for the in vitro culture, manipulation and characterization of stem cells provide unprecedented opportunities to study embryology and develop disease treatments. R&D Systems offers the following kits and panels for stem cell research:
- Differentiation Kits
- Identification Kits
- Stem Cell Antibody Panels
- Stem Cell Antibody Arrays
- Stem Cell Primer Pair Panels
- Toxicity Kits
- Cytokine Panels for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Expansion
- Lineage Depletion Antibodies & Kits
Differentiation Kits
Human/Mouse Dopaminergic Neuron Differentiation Kit (Catalog # SC001B)
Figure 1. Dopaminergic neurons generated using Dopaminergic Neuron Differentiation Kit (Catalog # SC001B). Tyrosine Hydroxylase staining is shown in green. A system designed for in vitro dopaminergic neuron differentiation of mouse ES cells in a serum-free environment. The kit contains ITS and N-2 Supplements, which are used to select and enrich neural stem cell populations. Bovine fibronectin is included to support cell attachment and spreading. A growth factor panel, consisting of human fibroblast growth factor basic (FGF basic), mouse fibroblast growth factor 8b (FGF-8b) and mouse sonic hedgehog amino-terminal peptide (Shh-N), is included for effective DA differentiation. The quantity of each component provided in the kit is estimated to be sufficient for induction of 3 x 107 ES cells.
Kit Contents
- FGF8b
- FGF basic
- Shh-N
- Fibronectin
- ITS Media Supplement
- N-2 Plus Media Supplemen
Mouse Oligodendrocyte Differentiation Kit (Catalog # SC004)
This kit is designed for in vitro oligodendrocyte differentiation of mouse ES cells in a serum-free environment. It contains ITS and N-2 Plus Supplements, which are used to select and enrich neural precursor populations that are characterized by nestin and A2B5 staining. Bovine fibronectin is included to support cell attachment and spreading. A growth factor panel, consisting of human fibroblast growth factor basic (FGF basic), human epidermal growth factor (EGF), and human platelet-derived growth factor AA (PDGF-AA) is included for effective oligodendrocyte differentiation. The quantity of each component provided in the kit is estimated to be sufficient for the induction of 3 x 107 ES cells.
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Identification Kits
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Functional Identification Kit (Catalog # SC006, SC010)
Designed for in vitro identification of human bone marrow-derived stem cells (BMSC)/mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) based on their ability to differentiate into multiple mesenchymal lineages. The kit contains specially formulated media supplements and a panel of antibodies for the differentiation and identification of adipocytes, chondrocytes and osteocytes.
Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Functional Identification (Catalog # SC006)
Kit Contents
- Adipogenic Supplement
- Anti-Aggrecan
- Chondrogenic Supplement
- Anti-FABP4
- Osteogenic Supplement
- Anti-Osteocalcin
- ITS Supplement
Mouse Mesenchymal Stem Cell Functional Idenitification Kit (Catalog # SC010)
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Stem Cell Antibody Panels
Human Embryonic Stem Cell Marker Antibody Panel (Catalog # SC008)
These panels are designed for analyzing the differentiation status of human ES cells by evaluating ES cell marker expressions. Each panel contains a group of antibodies that are recognized as markers for undifferentiated human ES cells.
Kit ContentsHuman Embryonic Stem Cell Marker Antibody Panel Plus (Catalog # SC009)
- Anti-Alkaline
- Anti-SSEA-1
- Anti-Nanog
- Anti-SSEA-4
- Anti-Oct3/4
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Stem Cell Antibody Arrays
Proteome Profiler Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Array (Catalog # ARY010)
The Proteome Profiler Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Antibody Array (Catalog # ARY010) can be used to detect the relative levels of expression of 15 different stem cell markers. No specialized equipment is necessary.
Analytes Detected
Stem Cell Primer Pair Panels
The Human and Mouse/Rat Pluripotent Stem Cell Assessment Primer Pair Panels (Catalog #'s SC012 and SC015 respectively) profile the mRNA transcripts of fourteen genes that are frequently used as markers for molecular characterization of germ cells, ectodermal, endodermal, and mesodermal lineage-committed and undifferentiated embryonic stem cells. A primer pair for GAPDH is included and can be used as a control for successful cDNA synthesis. A positive control is also included.
Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Assessment Primer Pair Panel (Catalog # SC012)
Mouse/Rat Pluripotent Stem Cell Assement Primer Pair Pane (Catalog # SC015)
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Toxicity Kits
Neural Toxicity Assay Kits (Catalog # SC014)
The Neural Toxicity Assay kit (Catalog # SC014) contains specially formulated media supplements for the maintenance and expansion of neural precursors and for the differentiation of neural precursors into neurons. Resazurin is included for the assessment of precursor proliferation. Mouse anti-neuron specific beta-III tubulin antibody conjugated to horseradish peroxidase (HRP) is included for quantitation of differentiated neurons. The components included in this kit are sufficient for two 96-well plate format assays of neural precursor proliferation and two 96-well plate format assays of neuronal differentiation. The kit allows determination of both adverse effects on proliferation and differentiation, as with a toxin, as well as increased rates of proliferation and/or differentiation resulting from an agent that is stimulatory.
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Cytokine Panel for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Expansion
Mouse Hematopoietic Stem Cell Expansion Cytokine Panel (Catalog # SMPK9)
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) are well-characterized tissue-specific stem cells that exhibit remarkable self-renewal capacity and are responsible for the life-long maintenance of the hematopoietic system. The combined use of multiple cytokines, Flt-3 Ligand, SCF, and Tpo, permits the ex vivo expansion of HSC. The panel includes sufficient cytokines to make 1000 mL of medium for cell expansion.
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Lineage Depletion Antibodies and Kits
Lineage depletion antibodies and kits can be used to enrich for uncommitted cell populations
Mouse Lineage Depletion Panel (Catalog # MLDP1 to MLDP8)
Consists of lineage marker antibodies optimized to sufficiently bind 1 x 109 bone marrow derived cells. This panel can conveniently be used in conjunction with magnetic particle separation systems or flow cytometric cell sorting to deplete lineage-committed cells for the enrichment of mouse uncommitted mesenchymal or hematopoietic stem cells.
Description Catalog # Anti-CD3 MLDP1 Anti-CD4 MLDP2 Anti-CD5 MLDP3 Anti-CD8a MLDP4 Anti-CD116/Integrin alpha M MLDP5 Anti-Ly-6G/Gr-1 MLDP6 Anti-CD45R/B220 MLDP7 Anti-TER-119 MLDP8 Mouse Lineage Depletion Protocol
MagCellect™ Mouse Hematopoietic Cell Lineage Depletion Kit** (Catalog # MAGM209)
Is designed for the enrichment of hematopoietic non-lineage committed cells (lineage negative) from mouse bone marrow. Lineage committed cells (lineage positive) targeted for depletion include T cells, B cells, NK cells, monocytes/macrophages, granulocytes and erythrocytes. The resulting cell population is highly enriched for SCF R/c-kit/CD117+ cells to a purity of 40 to 70% (depending on mouse strain) with less than 5% residual lineage positive cells. This kit is for use with the MagCellect Magnet, sold separately (Catalog # MAG997)
MagCellect Mouse Hematopoietic Cell Lineage Depletion Kit (Catalog # MAGM209)
Kit Contents
- Anti-CD5
- Anti-TER-119
- Anti-CD11b
- Streptavidin Ferrofluid
- Anti-CD45R/B220
- Blocking Reagent
- Anti-Ly-6G/Gr-1
- 10X Buffer
*Sold under license from StemCells California, Inc. U.S. Patent Nos. 5,750,376, 5,851,832, 5,980,885, 5,968,829, 5,981,165, 6,071,889, 6,093,531, 6,103,530, 6,165,783, 6,238,922.
**This product utilizes and/or contains technology licensed from Veridex, LLC, Raritan, New Jersey 08869, USA, which is covered by one or more claims of United States and International patents and/or pending patent applications.