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Cell separation reagents Cell separation reagents
  for human cells
  Stem and progenitor cells
 
 
 
 
 
 
  T cells
  NK cells
  B Cells
  Monocytes
  Dendritic cells
  Antigen-presenting cells
  Granulocytes and myeloid cells
  Leukocytes
  Erythroid cells
  Megakaryocytes and platelets
  Endothelial cells
  Epithelial cells
  Fibroblasts
  Neural cells
  Cytokine-producing cells
  Tumor cells
  Fc receptor blocking
  for non-human primate cells
  for mouse cells
  for rat cells
  for indirect magnetic labeling
  for apoptotic and dead cells
  for isolation of mitochondria
Manual cell separation Manual cell separation
Automated cell separation Automated cell separation
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) / tumor-initiating cells (TICs)
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) / tumor-initiating cells (TICs)
Newly released: CD44 MicroBeads and CD44 antibodies and CD24 MicroBead Kit and CD24 Antibodies!
Now you can easily isolate CD44+, CD24-/CD44+, or CD24+ cancer stem cells in your own lab using our easy isolation protocols.

Within a tumor, the majority of tumor cells have limited ability to proliferate and rather differentiate into cells that constitute the bulk of the tumor mass. Recent theories suggest that a small population of cells within some tumors possess the ability to self-renew and proliferate and are thus able to maintain the tumor. These cells, which are called cancer stem cells (CSCs) or tumor-initiating cells (TICs), have been observed to share certain characteristics with normal stem cells, including a stem cell–like phenotype and function.

Certain surface markers that are associated with stem cells are also found on cancer stem cells. Human and mouse stem cell markers such as CD34, CD133, CD117, Sca-1, and other markers, such as CD44, CD24, CD20, CD105, CD90, and CD326 (EpCAM) have been found on cancer stem cells. This particular type of cell seems to be able to initiate and drive tumor growth in different hematological and solid tumors. It is critical to be able to identify and isolate these cells from tumor tissues in order to provide a clearer picture of the mechanisms governing the establishment of CSCs, their maintenance, and the molecular alteration in comparison to normal cells. An enrichment of CSCs has been observed in cell populations selected for CD133 expression from brain tumor1–4, prostate cancer5, renal tumors6, and also recently from colon cancer7,8 and hepatocellular carcinoma9.
Details and background information
Stem Cell Research Brochure [PDF, 4 MB]
Stem Cell Product List Sept 2011 [PDF, 710 KB]
CD44 MicroBeads
ProductApplicationsorder no.
CD44 MicroBeads, humanIsolation or depletion of CD44+ cells130-095-194
CD24 MicroBead Kit
ProductApplicationsorder no.
CD24 MicroBead Kit, humanDepletion of CD24-expressing cells from solid tissue or cancer cell lines130-095-951
CD90 MicroBeads
ProductApplicationsorder no.
CD90 MicroBeads, human130-096-253
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