Thursday, January 29, 2015 Daily Archives

Vetter Continues to Expand Capacity

Structural work completed on Vetter’s new multi-functional building for its Development Service and information technology (IT) Following 16 months of construction, the first phase of a modern, multi-functional building at Vetter’s Ravensburg Schuetzenstrasse site has been completed. Estimated to be fully operational by the beginning of 2016, the new facility will contain high-tech laboratories and workplaces for Vetter Development Service, as well as a highly secure data center and additional office space for a total area of 8,500 sqm. The…

2D DIGE Western Blot for HCP Detection and Coverage Determination: Advantages of Fluorescence over Colorimetric Detection

This webcast features: Jamina Fiedler, Head of 2D Analytics at BioGenes GmbH. Biopharmaceutical products need to be free of contaminating host cell proteins (HCPs) prior to approval and regulatory bodies ask for a clear and manifest proof that HCP assays are fit for purpose. The colorimetric 2D Western Blot method, although widely used for HCP detection and coverage determination, has several limitations. Using examples, webinar participants will learn how the use of fluorescent dyes can help overcome these limitations to…