New products from Takara Bio
In order to fulfill its mission of improving the human condition through biotechnology, Takara Bio strives to continuously improve upon its existing products and to develop innovative new solutions that facilitate cutting-edge research and technological advancement in the life sciences.
Here are descriptions of some of our most recent product offerings.
Speed up IVT mRNA workflows with fast and reliable dsRNA impurity quantification
dsRNA GoStix Plus
- Quantify residual dsRNA in just 10 minutes using a free and intuitive smartphone app—no specialized equipment required
- Achieve results with strong correlation to gold-standard methods like ELISA
- Work seamlessly with various dsRNA populations, giving you flexibility without compromising accuracy
Rapid, accurate quantitation of AAV
AAV-X GoStix Plus
- Quantify AAV titer in only 10 minutes
- Analyze results instantly using a simple smartphone app
- Detect AAV2, AAV8, and AAV9 serotypes
Generate high-titer AAV faster with a simple, one-step method
AAV-X Packaging Single Shots
- Save time and eliminate errors with a ready-to-use, single-tube format
- Accelerate AAV production with everything included—no prep, no optimization
- Achieve reliable high titer AAV (>1 x 1012 vg/vial) without trial and error
- Enable broader research and in vivo studies with AAV2, AAV8, and AAV9
Extend sample storage without compromising RNA-seq quality
Shasta Total RNA-Seq Cell Fixation Kit
- Enable cell fixation and storage for up to 6 months prior to library prep with the Shasta Total RNA-Seq Kit
- Streamline handling to minimize cell loss with an easy, efficient workflow
- Generate high-quality RNA-seq data comparable to fresh cells for large-scale and longitudinal studies
Seamless linearization for scarless IVT-ready templates—now available in GMP grade
BspQ I GMP Grade
- Deliver clean 3′ ends to preserve poly(A) tails
- Drive better mRNA outcomes with high-quality linear DNA for efficient transcription and translation
- Ensure GMP-quality purity with animal/human-free, β-lactam–free formulation
Explore spatial biology at single-cell resolution – now available for FFPE tissues!
Trekker FX 10x10 Bundle
- Analyze precious archived samples with new formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) compatibility
- Preserve high sensitivity of sequencing data while incorporating spatial context
- Align complex structures and spatial maps using same-section H&E staining and spatial tagging
- Build deeper datasets with flexible multi-section alignment
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