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Recombinant proteins are a vital aspect of cell biology and have revolutionized the treatment of various diseases. These proteins include a family of cytokines and growth factors which are used to stimulate cell growth and differentiation, cell signaling, and tissue repair. Captivate Bio now provides a unique portfolio of lyophilized cytokines and growth factors for stem cell research, immunology, and cancer research. This article will highlight our most popular research-grade proteins as requested by our customers who are working with pluripotent stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, T cells, and natural killer cells.
All proteins undergo rigorous quality control testing including SDS-Page, endotoxin testing, and biological activity. Captivate Bio also offers custom sourcing services, premium customer support, and flexible packaging options.
Cytokines and growth factors are signaling molecules that play crucial roles in regulating various cellular processes. Cytokines are a subcategory of small proteins that mediate communications between cells of the immune system and other cells within the body while growth factors are proteins that stimulate cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
Cytokines regulate immune responses, inflammation, and hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells). The family of cytokines include interleukins, interferons, tumor necrosis factors (TNF), chemokines, and growth factors can also be considered a subset of cytokines. Examples of cytokines include Interleukin-1 (IL-1), Interferon-gamma (IFN-g), Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-a), and Interleukin-6 (IL-6).
Growth factors play a key role in the regulation of cellular activities such as cell division, survival, and differentiation during development, tissue repair, and cell maintenance. Examples of key growth factors include Epidermal Growth Factor (EFG), Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF), and Transforming Growth Factor-beta (TFG-b).
Both cytokines and growth factors are essential for maintaining homeostasis in the body, promoting tissue repair, and regulating immune responses. They play significant roles in stem cell research by influencing the growth, behavior, and fate of different types of cells. Stem cells have the unique ability to differentiate into various cell types, and the presence of specific proteins can guide and control this process. Their importance has enabled scientists to manipulate and harness the unique properties of stem cells for various workflows including the cell banking, cell line expansion, tissue engineering, and in understanding signaling pathways.
Captivate Bio plans to launch new affordable research proteins throughout the year to support customers worldwide. If you have any suggestions for future products or would like to test new proteins, please contact us to start the conversation.
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