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BRANDplates® – the new range of microplates

BRAND GMBH + CO KG
18 May 2009
Kerry Parker
CEO

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The new 96-, 384- and 1536-well microplates from BRAND are available in a wide variety of bottom shapes (U-/V-/F-/C-bottom) and materials (transparent, white or black). Specific surface treatment results in 8 different surface types to fulfill the needs of a broad range of cell culture, immunology and standard applications.

The new BRANDplates® are manufactured under clean room conditions according to ISO 14644-1 class 5 to 8, are tested in independent accredited laboratories and can be used for the most demanding tasks.

BRANDplates® are available in 8 different surface types:

■ Non-treated surfaces: pureGradeTM, pureGradeTM S
■ Immunological surfaces: immunoGradeTM, hydroGradeTM, lipoGradeTM
■ Cell culture surfaces: cellGradeTM, cellGradeTM plus, cellGradeTM premium

Plates are alphanumerically labelled, stackable and compatible with most standard readers and washers. They meet the standards ANSI/SBS 1 through 4-2004.

Standard microplates with 96-wells bear a colored alphanumeric code identifying the surface type (Color-code for tissue culture plates: orange, for immuno plates: blue, for non-treated plates: grey). White plates provide maximum reflection and minimum crosstalk during luminescence measurements, black plates provide minimum back light scatter during fluorescence analyses.

BRANDplates® are non cytotoxic according to ISO 10993, free of endotoxins (< 0.01 EU/ml), and free of DNA, DNase and RNase. Sterile Products comply with ISO 11137 and AAMI guidelines, a SAL of 10-6 is reached. Sterile plates are supplied individually wrapped with lid.

For more information, please visit our website via the article webpage or ask for the new BRAND General Catalog 800, which is now available in 7 languages!

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Cell / Tissue CultureCell culture or tissue culture is used to study the biology of cells or tissues and to isolate cellular products in an environment which can be manipulated and well defined. Accurately control your culture environment with bioreactors or culture incubators, bind your cells to a surface or together with an extracellular matrix. Distinguish cell types with differential media or proliferate cells with certain characteristics using selective media. Enrich your media with supplements such as growth factors, sera and vitamins. Find the best cell and tissue culture products, kits and equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.MicroplatesMicroplates are multi-well plates used to increase the throughput of biological investigations. The number of wells microplates contain can range from 6 to 3243 wells, with the 96-well format being the most commonly used. Microplates can come tailored for a range of applications including cell culture, PCR, filtration, storage, non-binding surface, protein crystallization, as well as pre-coated, deep well and normal Standard microplates. Additionally, options for microplate colors include clear , black, white or black with clear bottom and white with clear bottom for absorbance microplate reader applications. Find the best microplates for your lab in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.ImmunologyImmunological techniques measure and characterize immune responses. Immunology kits and analysis systems often use techniques such as ELISA, radioimmunoassay (RIA) and immunodiffusion assays, Immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry. Immunologists use equipment such as flow Cytometers, plate readers, plate washers and fluorescent microscopes.

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