Each of these modular, animated, narrated eLearning courses were developed to provide a succinct, contextual summary of common laboratory techniques and methods used by researchers with an interest in protein and cell analysis workflows. At the end of each course, take an opportunity to apply the theory that was provided by completing the associated practical application exercises. We then invite you to download the eLearning certificate of completion for each course that you master.

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eLearning course

Topics covered

T Cell Stimulation and Proliferation

 

 

 

Part 1: T cell biology in translational biomedical science; basic T cell biology in the context of the wider immune system; T cell structure and function; T cell receptor signaling; T cell activation and proliferation (antigen presenting cell interactions and T effector functions; T cell subsets (including subset-specific signature proteins)

Part 2:  T cell isolation and in vitro activation; assessment of T cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation by these methods:

  • Flow cytometric analysis
  • Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays
  • Multiplex Luminex™ assays

 

Practical Application —Flow Cytometry

 

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eLearning course

Topics covered

Protein Sample Preparation: Techniques and Applications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 1: Total protein extraction; cell disruption methods: (reagent-based and physical); subcellular fractionation; sample preparation for downstream assays such as:

  • Western blotting
  •  ELISA
  • Immunoprecipitation
  • Mass spectrometry

 

Practical Application—Part 1: Protein Isolation

Part 2:  Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC); size exclusion chromatography (SEC); ion exchange chromatography (IEX); affinity chromatography (AC); protein cleanup methods:

  • Desalting
  • Buffer exchange
  • Dialysis

 

Practical Application—Part 2: Protein Purification

 

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For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.