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Using the anti-mouse citrullinated collagen type II antibody as a biomarker for RA.
Aug 20, 2010

The citrullination of proteins is a post-translational modification where peptidyl arginine residues are converted to peptidyl citrulline by a family of enzymes called peptidyl arginine deiminases (PADs). Citrullination can be found in multiple tissue types and has been shown to occur in both...

Isolating articular chondrocytes from cartilage for cell culture
Aug 9, 2010

Articular cartilage is located on bone surfaces within vertebral joints, and ensures a smooth and almost-frictionless surface for the movement of the bones within the joint. In osteoarthritis, the destruction of cartilage is the primary cause of pain and discomfort. For these reasons,...

ST2 Antibodies in Different Studies and Applications
Jul 23, 2010

Sometimes it’s just cool to see and read about the antibodies we offer being used by customers who have published their work. Listed below are bullet points that summarize how the ST2 antibodies are being used in different studies and applications. These were written after reading customers...

Measuring aggrecanase activity to identify potential therapeutics for osteoarthritis.
Jul 12, 2010

An increase in the activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and aggrecanases contributes to the progression of osteoarthritis and the degradation of articular cartilage. Specifically, this degradation occurs at sites along aggrecan, the most abundant cartilage proteoglycan. These events...

Happy 4th of July!
Jul 1, 2010

Every year families and friends in the United States gather to celebrate the 4th of July, known as Independence Day. This weekend is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, cookouts, and other fun activities.

If you find yourself wondering what activity may keep the science side of...

Use Mendeley to find articles/publications that cite our products.
Jun 7, 2010

MD Bioproducts is now using Mendeley as an additional tool to organize and share our collection of articles/publications that cite our products.  We currently post links to publications and keep track of...

Stress and Autoimmune Disease: the role of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
May 7, 2010

Stress can be physical, emotional or psychological. Depending on the pressures you are facing it can have varying effects on your body. When stressful situations occur your body releases stress hormones that give you the ability to fight back to intensify your concentration and your reaction...

IgE mediated immune response in allergic asthma
May 3, 2010

Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma.  In allergic asthma, the body initiates an immune response to an allergen such as pet dander, dust-mites, mold or pollen that results in IgE antibodies.  This process is commonly referred to as allergic sensitization.  Most...

Keratocan and lumican play an essential role in corneal transparency of the eye
Apr 19, 2010


Joint Disease and Aggrecan
Apr 9, 2010

Joint disease research focused on proteoglycans began in the 1950s and has evolved from the early discovery of molecules to the study of their normal biological function and involvement in disease.