Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs)

Embryonic stem cell (ESC) research requires careful attention to culture conditions. Gibco® media and reagents have been at the forefront of embryonic stem cell research for years.

From KnockOut™ Serum Replacement to Essential 8™ Medium and cell therapy research media, optimized passaging reagents and substrates, Gibco® products deliver culture with confidence.

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• Which pluripotent stem cell culture medium is right for you?
• Which extracellular matrix is right for you?
• Which passaging method is right for you?

Choose from a complete selection of transfection, cloning and viral transduction technologies to engineer your embryonic stem cells for the study of gene and protein expression, differentiation methods or the effects of disease specific genes.

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• Stem Cell Engineering & Reprogramming
• Transfection Products
  

Life Technologies offers a number of high-quality growth factors and cytokines for targeted differentiation of Embryonic Stem cells (ESCs).  These proteins are extensively tested to ensure high biological activity, high purity, freeze-thaw stability, and structural homogeneity.

In addition, our large portfolio of cell culture media and reagents, along with our custom media services, allow optimal growth, expansion, and storage of differentiated cells.

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• Stem Cell Differentiation
• CTS™ Growth Factors

Validating embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and their progeny to confirm pluripotency or ensure differentiation into the desired cell type is a critical step in your research.

Select from a broad range of fluorescent antibodies for flow cytometry and combine them with the Attune® Acoustic Focusing Cytometer for true rare event detection in ESCs. Use TaqMan® Arrays to simultaneously analyze the expression levels of 96 genes by quantitative PCR and TaqMan® Protein Assays quantify protein markers from limited quantities of stem cells.

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• Which ESC detection method is right for you?
• All Stem Cell Analysis Products

Life Technologies provides a comprehensive set of resources for stem cell research including print and video protocols, product citations, tips and tricks, and technical support.