AnaSpec Announces a Broad Selection of T-Cell Epitopes

San Jose, CA, January 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Peptides, used individually, as pools or as libraries, have been used extensively as vaccines in stimulating T cells.1 Once bound to MHC (major histocompatibility complex) molecules, these T cells epitopes can activate CD4 or CD8 T cells.1, 2

AnaSpec has announced the availability of a wide selection of T-Cell Epitopes, available both individually and pooled. Use of these peptides has been reported in journals such as the Journal of Biological Chemistry since 1997.3

Company Info

AnaSpec, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated proteomics solutions to pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research institutions throughout the world. With a vision for innovation through synergy, AnaSpec focuses on three core technologies: peptides, detection reagents (dyes, assay kits, & antibodies), and combinatorial chemistry.

For more information, visit www.anaspec.com

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