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The heritage of GE Healthcare Life Sciences stretches back more than 250 years. Since then, our tools for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and life science research have had an impact on the lives of millions. James Whatman dedicated his life to the manufacture of high-quality paper. The Whatman filter was pivotal in chromatography work that led to the 1952 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Meanwhile, other filtration techniques led to the discovery of Sephadex. Who could have guessed that it would have been the springboard to so many innovations in the life sciences industry?

Today, most biopharmaceuticals are manufactured using products that can trace their heritage back to Sephadex. Since the beginning, Amersham products have led the way in biomolecular labeling, detection and imaging — enabling breakthroughs in science and medicine, such as the human genome project. GE Healthcare Life Sciences is committed to carrying on this tradition of innovation and developing tools that help scientists make a positive difference in our world.

Protein Research

Pure proteins today. Powerful results tomorrow.

We offer a large range of chromatography media to purify proteins using manual methods or automated chromatography systems. Our tools cover a variety of prepacked formats for convenient protein purification such as gravity columns, spin columns, 96-well plates, as well as prepacked columns for use with automated chromatography systems.

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ÄKTA start offers the following features:

  • Compact solution for quick and reliable one-step protein purification
  • Sample injection and fraction collection options
  • Quick start methods and templates for common purification techniques
  • Intuitive touchscreen display and real-time monitoring

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Western Blotting

Innovative solutions designed to meet your specific protein analysis needs.

Amersham Western blotting products provide solutions to suit your needs.

Cell Culture

Let GE Healthcare help you find the cell culture solutions that meet your needs. HyClone™ serum, media, buffers and process liquids products have been meeting the needs of research, drug discovery, and bioproduction customers since 1967.

HyClone™ Classical and Serum-Free Media »

Culture cells using our complete line of HyClone™ classical, specialty and transfection media products that support cell growth of CHO, SF9, HEK293, hybridoma, myeloma, insect, NS0 and viral vaccine cell lines.

HyClone™ Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS), Calf Serum, Fetal Bovine Serum Alternatives, and Supplements »

Enhance cell culture performance using a variety of HyClone™ supplements, including Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS), calf serum, engineered serum (FetalClone™ 1, 2, 3) and serum-free supplements (HyClone™ Cell Boost 1-6).

HyClone™ Antibiotics and Reagents »

Separate attachment-dependent cells from substrate or reduce the effect of bacteria, mold or yeast contaminants in your cell culture process.

HyClone™ Stem Cell Products »

Grow stem cells with ease using our specialty line of stem cell products tailored to optimize cell culture performance for a variety of stem cells including induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), mesenchymal stem cells (mSC), human embryonic stem cells (hESC) and epithelial stem cells.

HyClone™ Buffers and Process Liquids »

Manage, control and regulate pH, temperature, osmotic pressure, carbon dioxide and oxygen for your specific cell culture.

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DNA and RNA Research

illustra™

Purify. Simplify. Amplify.
Fresh, simple, for a confident beginning

Your DNA and RNA samples are precious and must be prepared correctly to deliver consistent, reproducible results. illustra from GE Healthcare supports you in the routine tasks so that all your energy can go into achieving your goals.

illustra from GE Healthcare offers a portfolio of amplification and purification products that are fast, easy-to-use, and developed by expert nucleic acid scientists who understand your needs.

illustra nucleic acid amplification

  • Phi29 DNA polymerase : Fast and simple DNA amplification—without thermocycling 
  • illustra TempliPhi and illustra GenomiPhi DNA Amplification Kits

illustra TempliPhi DNA Amplification Kits : prepare DNA directly from plasmid or fosmid glycerol stocks or colonies

illustra GenomiPhi DNA Amplification Kits : easy-to-use method that delivers highly representative and reliable whole genome amplification

illustra Single Cell GenomiPhi DNA amplification kit : robustly amplifies genomic DNA from as little as 1 to 1000 cells without interference from non specific amplification

  • Instant and reliable PCR mixes with Ready-To-Go™ Beads convenience

PuReTaq™ Ready-To-Go PCR Beads, for standard PCR

Hot Start Mix Ready-To-Go PCR Beads, for high-specificity amplification

Ready-To-Go RT-PCR Beads, for amplification from RNA templates

RAPD Analysis Ready-To-Go Beads, for rapid detection of genomic polymorphisms

  • Independent reagents for flexible method development

Taq DNA polymerase (cloned)
illustra PCR Grade Nucleotides

illustra post-PCR clean-up

  • illustra ExoProStar™ and illustra ExoProStar 1-Step : optimized for high performance in your specific application. Supplied with prepacked columns
  • illustra™ GFX™ PCR DNA and Gel Band Purification Kit, for flexible, fast purification
  • illustra GFX 96 PCR Purification Kit, for rapid purification of multiple samples
Whatman™ Filtration

GE Healthcare's Life Sciences Whatman™ brand products are manufactured from high-purity raw materials, and our factories all operate to ISO 9001:2008 standards. We help you provide the right filter your specific application, whether you are using one of our glass papers, syringe filters, or other Whatman products, you can count on GE to understand that quality matters. 

Find the right GE Whatman Filter for your research

Puradisc syringe filter

  • Basic, dependable single membrane layer filter
  • Available in 9 different membrane types and 3 different pore sizes to work for samples of many chemical compositions and volumes

Whatman GD/X™ syringe filter

  • Used for heavy, thick, or viscous hard to filter samples
  • Multi-gradient glass fiber layer pre-filters large particles which increases flow rate and volume through the main membrane

GD/XP syringe filter

  • Used for heavy, thick, or viscous samples with low protein binding and low metals extractables
  • Polypropylene pre-filtration stack provides increased flow rate and volume flow through while eliminating protein binding and inorganic ion extractables that could come from glass fiber pre-filtration 

SPARTAN™

  • Every batch is tested and certified for HPLC use to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and low levels of UV-absorbing substances
  • Regenerated cellulose membrane exhibits very low protein binding and low levels of extractables in water, methanol, and acetonitrile

Anotop™

  • Recommended for use in Ion Chromatography 
  • Alumina based Anopore membrane has very low ion extractables and highly uniform capillary pore structure

Mini-UniPrep™ (MUP)

  • Designed for HPLC and uHPLC autosamplers to support high throughput testing labs
  • Combines syringe, syringe filter, autosampler vial, cap, and septum in a single device for increased efficiency in consumable management

MiniUniPrep (MUP) G2

  • Designed for HPLC and UHPLC autosamplers to support high throughput testing labs requiring low levels of organic leachables
  • Same design as MUP but a borosilicate glass vial reduces leachables that could come from plastics

Cellulose fibre - quantitative

  • Low ash filters in support gravimetric and other weight based analyses
  • Available in a variety of thicknesses, retention sizes, and surface treatments to support specific applications

Cellulose fibre - qualitative

  • High purity cotton filters support sample separation, clarification, and purification in advance of analysis
  • Available in a variety of thicknesses, retention sizes, and physical preparations to support specific applications

Glass and quartz fiber

  • The ability to capture very small particles supports environmental analysis and other applications requiring high retention rates
  • Available with a range of particle retention sizes, mechanical strengths, and thermal stabilities to support specific applications

Key Products

Syringe Filters

  • Puradisc
  • Whatman GD/X™
  • GD/XP syringe filter
  • SPARTAN™
  • Anotop™
  • Mini-UniPrep™ (MUP) G & G2
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Filter papers, and glass/quartz fibers

  • Cellulose fibre – quantitative
  • Cellulose fibre – qualitative
  • Glass and quartz fiber
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Products

HyClone™ Penicillin Streptomycin 100X Solution

Used to control/destroy destructive microorganisms such as bacteria 100ML PEN STREP SOLUTION

GE Healthcare Cy3B Maleimides Mono-Reactive CyDye

Combines exceptional photostability with bright and intense signals. GE Healthcare Cy3B Maleimides Mono-Reactive CyDye is a more selective method of antibody labeling that reduces the possibility of the label interfering with subsequent antibody-antigen reactions. 1 MG CY3B MALEIMIDE

HyClone™ SFX-Insect™ Cell Culture Media

Designed to support the growth of multiple insect cell lines and production of a variety of recombinant proteins. HyClone™ SFX Insect™ Cell Culture Media is a protein-free media that support cell culture growth. 10 LT HYQ SFX-INSECT LIQUID MEDIUM 10L

GE Healthcare INV-907 ETFE Titanium Fill Port

Used for small samples.  GE Healthcare INV-907 ETFE Titanium Fill Port is designed for biocompatibillity. FILL PORT, INV907 (AKTA DESIGN)

GE Healthcare pH Electrode

Provides temperature-compensated pH measurements. GE Healthcare pH Electrode has a rounded tip. PH ELECTRODE ROUND TIP

GE Healthcare Whatman™ 96-Well Polypropylene UniPlate™ Microplates

Manufactured from polypropylene for superior chemical and thermal stability. Whatman™ 96-Well Polypropylene UniPlate™ Microplates withstand temperatures to -80°C for long-term storage. X25 UNIPLATE 2000 96 PP

GE Healthcare Sample Valve

SAMPLE VALVE ¢CTV-31-32U-3!

GE Healthcare Silicone Tubing

Silicone tubing for Peristaltic Pump P-1.  GE Healthcare Silicone Tubing with i.d. 3.1 mm. SILICONE TUBING I.D. 3.1 MM

GE Healthcare Whatman™ Mini-UniPrep™ Syringeless Filters with Preslit Septa

Processes sample loads in one-third the time. Whatman™ Mini-UniPrep™ Syringeless Filters with Preslit Septa provide a faster and easier way to remove particulates from samples being prepared for HPLC and UHPLC analysis. X1000 MINI-UNIPREP SEPTA ,2µ PES

GE Healthcare PEEK Stop Plug

Enables connection of HiTrap columns to a syringe, laboratory pump or chromatography system. GE Healthcare PEEK Stop Plugs are used to seal the top of a chromatography column, e.g. HiTrap™ prepacked columns. Fingertight or standard 1/16 in. or standard 5/16 in. male stop plugs available. X5 STOP PLUG 1/16 INCH MALE (PACK OF 5)

GE Healthcare Whatman™ Antibiotic Assay Discs

Used in conjunction with the Kirby-Bauer method of antibiotic testing. Whatman&trade Antibiotic Assay Discs determine the type of causal agent of infectious diseases and their sensitivity to antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents. X1000 ANTIBIOTIC ASSAY DISCS 13MM

GE Healthcare Whatman™ Grade 602H Qualitative Filter Papers

Collects very small particles and removes fine precipitates. Whatman™ Grade 602H Qualitative Filter Papers are used in the beverage industry to determine residual sugar, acidic spectra, refractometric analysis and HPLC. X100 ROUND FILTERS 602 H240MM 100/

HyClone™ Ham's Nutrient Mixture F12 Media

Support cell culture growth with HyClone™ Ham's Nutrient Mixture F12 Media, manufactured based on compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for Medical Devices and ISO 9001 guidelines. 500ML HAM'S F-12 KAIGHN'S MODIF

GE Healthcare HyClone™ Fetal Bovine Serum (U.S.), Standard

Supplement cell culture growth with U.S. sourced quality cell culture-grade GE Healthcare HyClone™ Standard Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) 500 ML US STANDARD FETAL BOVINE SERUM (FBS), HEATinactivated 500mL Store in Freezer at -20C

HyClone™ Fetal Bovine Serum, South American Origin

500ML FETAL BOVINE SERUM, Research GradeSouth American Origin, European Customers

GE Healthcare PD MidiTrap™ G-25 Sample Preparation Columns

Use for cleanup of biomolecules with a molecular weight >5000 Mr in sample volumes up to 1mL.  GE Healthcare Life Sciences™ PD MidiTrap™ G-25 Sample Preparation Columns are convenient and prepacked. X50 PD MIDITRAP G-25

GE Healthcare Whatman™ Qualitative Filter Paper: Grade 4 Circles

Filters and retains course particles for monitoring air pollution. Whatman™ Qualitative Filter Paper: Grade 4 Circles are used when high flow rates in air pollution monitoring are required and the collection of fine particles is not critical. X100 GR. 4 5CM/100

GE Healthcare CyDye™ DIGE Fluor Minimal Dye Labeling Kits

Allow detection of up to three prelabeled protein samples and standards on the same 2-D electrophoresis gel. Amersham CyDye™ DIGE Fluor Minimal Labeling Kits contain size- and charge-matched fluorescent dyes specifically designed for detecting protein abundance differences in 2-D Fluorescence Difference Gel Electrophoresis using Ettan DIGE system. 2 NMOL CYDYE DIGE FLUOR, MINIMAL LABELLING KIT2nmol store at -20°C

GE Healthcare First-Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit

For synthesis of single-stranded cDNA from mRNA templates prior to amplification by PCR FIRST-STRAND CDNA SYNTHESIS KIT

GE Healthcare Pharmalyte™ Carrier Ampholytes

Use in Isoelectric focusing. GE Healthcare Pharmalyte™ Carrier Ampholytes prepared by the co-polymerization of glycine, glycylglycine, amines, and epichlorohydrin, are available in five broad-range and four narrow-range pH intervals. 25ML Pharmalyte, broad range pH 5 8Store in Fridge at 4C

GE Healthcare Whatman™ Glass Mini-UniPrep G2 Syringeless Filters: 0.2μm with Normal Caps

Prepare UHPLC/HPLC samples 3X faster with the purity of glass. Whatman™ Mini-UniPrep™ G2 Syringeless Filters combine a membrane filter, glass autosampler vial, septum and plunger into a single device for easier handling and fewer consumables. X100 Mini-UniPrep G2 Standard Cap Amber Housing 0.

GE Healthcare Whatman™ Cellulose Nitrate Membrane Filters

Manufactured under strictly controlled conditions. Whatman™ Cellulose Nitrate Membrane Filters have a noticeably improved flexibility and are made to tolerate abuse during handling, loading, and autoclaving without sacrificing integrity. X100 MB FILTERS NC 20

GE Healthcare Whatman™ Grade 114 Wet-Strengthened Qualitative Filter Paper: Circle

Coarse paper with creped or smooth surface X100 GR. 114 9.0CM/100/PKFILTER

GE Healthcare PlusOne™ Silver Staining Kit for Protein

Use for reproducible and sensitive staining of proteins in polyacrylamide gels. PlusOne™ Silver Staining Kit for Protein enables staining of proteins in less than two hours. SILVER STAINING KIT, PROTEIN

GE Healthcare Mini Dialysis Kits

Offer a simple solution to the handling problems of small volume dialysis. The dialysis tubes in the kit each have a cap that incorporates a small disk of dialysis membrane. MINI DIALYSIS KIT,8 KDA,2 ML

GE Healthcare Online Filter

ONLINE FILTER (1/16')

GE Healthcare Whatman™ HEPA-Vent Filter

Strengthened glass filter media by dual lamination with a tough polyester monofilament. Whatman™ HEPA-Vent Filters are ideal for air and gas filtration applications where high retention, dirt-holding capacity and flow rates are required. X10 HEPA-VENT GMF 50MM

GE Healthcare M6 Male Tubing Connectors

M6 tubing connectors constructed of durable plastic materials for use in chromatography pump systems. GE Healthcare M6 Tubing Connectors are available in male flanged, flangeless and end fitting connections. M6 CONNECTOR (P960, XPRESS)

GE Healthcare PEEK Tubing

PEEK tubing comes in a variety of internal diameter sizes.  GE Healthcare Lifescience™ PEEK Tubing is an important chromatography accessory. TUBING PEEK 0.15MM I.D., 1/16 INCH O.D., 2M ACCESSory for Ettan(TM) LC

GE Healthcare Whatman™ Puradisc 25mm Syringe Filters: Sterile

Purifies aqueous and organic solutions. Whatman™ Puradisc 25mm Syringe Filters have polypropylene housings with female luer lock inlet and male luer outlet. X50 PURADISC PES 1.0UM 25MM ST

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ÄKTA™ start protein purification system

You won’t believe how easy it is.

From method creation and sample loading to fraction collection and data analysis, we’ve thought about how to make your work easier at every step. Let ÄKTA start transform your manual purification workflow into a convenient automated solution that delivers reproducible results

It’s like having an expert with you all the way.

UNICORN start system control software is user friendly, guiding you through each step in your purification−from creating a protocol and setting up your run to evaluating your results and creating a custom report. See how UNICORN start software saves you time and gives you valuable insight from your run or purification.

ÄKTA start offers the following features:

  • Compact solution for quick and reliable one-step protein purification
  • Sample injection and fraction collection options
  • Quick start methods and templates for common purification techniques
  • Intuitive touchscreen display and real-time monitoring

Specifications:

  • Flow-Rate: 0.5-5mL/min
  • Pump type: Peristaltic pump - single channel, four roller pump head with low pulsation
  • Max. operating pressure: 0.5 Mpa
  • UV, fixed wave length: Yes, 280 nm
  • Conductivity range: 0-300 mS/cm
  • Software: UNICORN start 1.0 or higher