Antibodies are easily one of the most versatile reagents used in the life sciences. There are a vast array of applications for antibodies in biological research including: immunohistochemistry, tissue staining, ELISA, western blotting, and flow cytometry. From protein-specific custom antibodies and bioanalyzers to conjugation kits, new technologies have made the generation and/or use of antibodies faster and easier than ever before. Whether your focus is on cellular assays or multiplexed bead assays, these new technologies can provide you with the key to success while ensuring flexibility and sensitivity when necessary. You can learn more about several products designed to optimize experiments that call for the use of antibodies below

Upstate

Since 1989, Upstate has been a leading provider of novel and important phospho-specific antibodies, beginning with 4G10™, the gold-standard anti-phosphotyrosine antibody. 4G10™ can recognize more than 30 different phosphorylated tyrosine proteins. Upstate offers other broadly reactive phospho-specific antibodies, including anti-phospho MBP and anti-phospho MPM-2, which together can recognize more than 20 different phosphorylated serine/threonine proteins. Upstate also offers antibodies specific to phosphorylated histones, or other modifications such as nitrosylation or acetylation-specific antibodies, in addition to 'regular' single protein phospho-specific antibodies. Check out Upstate's website for the newest phospho-specific antibodies.
Mouse Anti-Phosphotyrosine (pTyr) Monoclonal Antibody, Unconjugated, Clone 4G10

BD Biosciences

The BD FACSArrayTM bioanalyzer is a new platform for fast and sensitive high-content analysis of proteins in cell biology, immunology, and proteomics. Capable of both multiplexed bead and cellular assays, the BD FACSArray bioanalyzer is a unique "2 in 1" platform that is easy to-use, yet flexible and sensitive where needed. Using the new bioanalyzer with our key applications and over 1000 choices of reagents, this system is one powerful solution to accelerate your discovery.
BD FACSArray™ bioanalyzer

Quantum Dot Corporation

Quantum Dot Corp. is introducing a conjugation kit designed to allow you to conjugate your antibodies to Qdot® 565 nanocrystals. The kit contains all necessary reagents and components for two conjugation reactions, each using 300 µg of IgG class antibody, as well as a detailed protocol. The easy-to-use procedure can be completed in a few hours. The quantum dot-antibody conjugates generated with this kit can be used in all applications where the use of such conjugates has already been demonstrated, such as immunohistochemistry, tissue staining, ELISA, western blotting, flow cytometry and other, user-designed experiments.
Qdot® 565 Antibody Conjugation Kit