New RAFT Kit for 3D Cell Culture from TAP Biosystems
30 Jan 2013
Traditionally, in vitro research has been conducted using 2D cell cultures. However, an increasing number of researchers have questioned the validity of studying cells in an environment that is so far removed from the in vivo state. Watch this video to learn how 3D cell culture technology from TAP Biosystems enables cells to be studied in a more in vivo like environment. Dr. Grant Cameron tells SelectScience about the new RAFT cell culture insert kit, which enables barrier models to be created for transport, chemotaxis and invasion assays. Grant also explains how throughput can now be increased through the use of automated 3D cell culture. Interview filmed by SelectScience at SLAS2013.
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TAP Biosystems
TAP Biosystems (formerly The Automation Partnership) provides advanced automation systems and services to improve productivity in life science research, development and production.
For over 20 years, TAP has been the leader in the design and development of automated cell culture systems with applications in bioprocessing, drug discovery and regenerative medicine.
TAP also provides custom automation solutions for biobanking, biological sample management, compound management and advanced high throughput screening applications.
TAP's systems are installed in the world's top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; key service providers and leading research institutions including: Amgen, AstraZeneca, ATCC, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cambridge Antibody Technology, Exelixis, Laboratoires Fournier, Loughborough University, GlaxoSmithKline, Max Planck Institute, Merck, Novartis, Oxford University, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi Aventis, Stem Cell Sciences, UK Biobank and Wyeth.
TAP is a private company with headquarters in Royston near Cambridge, UK and a US sales and support office in Wilmington, Delaware.
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RAFT (Real Architecture for 3D Tissue)
TAP BiosystemsRAFT is a new 3D cell culture system that enables scientists to create complex 3D tissue models in a simple, consistent and reproducible format. RAFT uses physiologically relevant collagen concentrations to create the most natural environment for cells. RAFT enables scientists to create 3D cell cultures in 3 simple steps in less than 1 hour. RAFT can be used to support assay development and secondary screening applications. It can also be used in a broad range of cell biology applications including: stem cell research, oncology research, toxicology and tissue engineering / scaffolds.
