Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cell Research
The defining properties of multipotent hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are their ability to differentiate into multiple lymphoid and myeloid lineages, as well as to self-renew to ensure that the HSC pool is not depleted over the lifespan of an individual. As HSCs proliferate, they progress through a series of lineage commitment steps, producing hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) that are shorter-lived and more restricted in their differentiation potential.
Explore our scientific resources below to learn more about how to source, culture and analyze the biology of these important cells.
Procedure for Setting Up the CFU Assay
This video provides step-by-step guidelines for setting up hematopoietic colony-forming unit (CFU) assays using methylcellulose-based MethoCult™ medium. Steps include preparing cells, plating semi-solid medium and incubating.
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Standardization of the Hematopoietic Progenitor Assay Training Course
Two-day hands-on training on the CFU Assay for human cord blood and bone marrow samples -
Applications of the Hematopoietic Progenitor Assay Training Course
Three-day hands-on training on the CFU Assay for human, mouse, and rat samples -
Customized Training
On-site customized training to address specific research challenges or to standardize technical processes
Standardization Tools
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Fresh Cord Blood Proficiency Testing Program
Assess your proficiency at performing the cord blood colony CFU assay using fresh cord blood -
Frozen Cord Blood Proficiency Testing Program
Assess your proficiency at performing the cord blood colony CFU assay using frozen cord blood -
Atlas of Hematopoietic Colonies From Cord Blood
Atlas of hematopoietic colonies derived from human umbilical cord blood progenitors grown in methylcellulose-based cultures -
Human Hematopoietic Colonies in Health and Disease
Atlas for culturing and identifying colonies derived from human hematopoietic progenitor cells from healthy and diseased state -
Atlas of Human Hematopoietic Colonies
Reference guide for identifying and evaluating hematopoietic colonies grown in different methylcellulose-based formulations
Services
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Contract Assay Services
We are a Contract Research Organization (CRO) that combines the power of specialized STEMCELL Technologies media and reagents with the practical knowledge of our scientists to provide standardized and customized assay services