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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.

GEAkta

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

GE Healthcare Amersham™ CyDye™ Value Packs (mono-Reactive Hydrazide)

For the labeling of free carbonyl groups of glycoproteins and carbohydrates 1 MG CY 5.5 HYDRAZIDE (25800261) 1MG STORE INFridge at 4C

HyClone™ Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline, Solution

Buffer cell culture with PBS in solution. DPBS 1X +CA MG -PR 6X500ML+CA, MG, -Phenol Red , 6x500mL

Whatman™ Grade 589/3 Quantitative Filter Paper Circles

Captures very fine particulate samples such as insoluble molecules in fats or oils. Whatman™ Grade 589/3 Quantitative Filter Paper Circles provide accurate measurement of ash-free dry mass. X100 CIRCLES 589/3 125MM BLUERIBBO

HyClone™ RPMI 1640 Media

Designed to support cell culture growth and biomanufacturing processes. RPMI 1640 -GLUT 6X500ML

GE Healthcare Borosilicate Glass XK Chromatography Tubes

Chromatography tube XK 50/100 spare for XK columns50mm x 1000mm

HyClone™ Fetal Bovine Serum (U.S.), Defined

Used as serum-supplement for the in vitro cell culture of eukaryotic cells DEFINED FETAL BOVINE SERA 100ML

Whatman™ Polycap Disposable Capsules, 75 TF

Sterilizes and removes particles from air/gas/liquid streams. Whatman™ Polycap Disposable Capsules, 75 TF ensure clean inert gases in vial filling lines and isolation of exhaust from fermenters. POLYCAP 75 TF 0.2UM 3/8-1/2IN

GE Healthcare Sephacryl™ S-100 High Resolution Media

Hydrophilic, rigid allyl dextran/bisacrylamide matrix for fast and reproducible purification of proteins, polysaccharides and other macromolecules SEPHACRYL S-100 HR, 150 ML

GE Healthcare HiTrap™ Chelating HP Columns

Optimize histidine-tagged protein purifications when nickel ions are not the best choice. GE Healthcare Life Sciences™ HiTrap™ Chelating HP Columns is prepacked with Chelating Sepharose™ High Performance. X5 HITRAP CHELATING HIGH PERFORMANCE 1ML

Whatman™ GD/X Nylon Syringe Filters

Processes three to seven times more sample volume than filters without prefilter. Whatman™ GD/X Nylon Syringe Filters are specifically designed for filtration of viscous or otherwise hard-to-filter samples with high solids content. X150 FILTERS,SYRINGE END GD/X NYLON 0.45µM,25MM

Whatman™ Puradisc GMF Syringe Filters: Nonsterile

Provides excellent compatibility with organic solvents and strong acids (except hydrofluoric acid) and bases. Whatman™ Puradisc GMF Syringe Filters: Nonsterile combine premium quality with economic efficiency. X100 PURADISC 25 GD GD 1.0UM 25MM

GE Healthcare StrepTrap™ HP Prepacked Columns

Purify Strep(II)-tagged recombinant proteins by affinity chromatography. GE Healthcare Life Sciences™ StrepTrap™ HP Prepacked Columns are packed with a robust and stable Sepharose™ based medium which results in high resolution, sharp concentrated peaks, and reproducible purifications. The binding capacity is also high. StrepTrap HP 1 x 1mL

Whatman™ Lens Cleaning Tissue

Provides scratch-free cleaning solutions. Whatman™ Lens Cleaning Tissue safely removes surface moisture and grease. X625 SHEET OPTIC PAPER 105

HyClone™ Fetal Bovine Serum (U.S.), Characterized

Used as serum-supplement for the in vitro cell culture of eukaryotic cells Characterized Fetal Bovine Serum, US OriginHeat Inactivated

Whatman™ Binder-Free Glass Microfiber Filters, Grade GF/C

Combines fine particle retention with good flow rate. Whatman™ Binder-Free Glass Microfiber Filters, Grade GF/C are ideal for the collection of suspended solids in potable water, natural and industrial wastes. X100 TYPE GF/C 3.7CM/100/PKGLASS F

Whatman™ Qualitative Filter Paper: Grade 595½ Pleated Circles

Pleated to save time and achieve optimal fit in conical filter funnels. Whatman™ Qualitative Filter Paper: Grade 595½ Pleated Circles provide extra surface area to increase total loading capacity. Filter papers type 595 1/2 150 mm

Whatman™ High Purity Glass Microfiber Soxhlet Extraction Thimbles

Designed to fit most Soxhlet extraction units. Whatman™ High Purity Glass Microfiber Soxhlet Extraction Thimbles are made of 100% borosilicate glass microfiber. They are well-suited to pollution monitoring when analysis of hot and acidic gases is required. X25 THIMBLE GLASS 19X90MM

Whatman™ Autovial™ Syringeless Filters: 12mL Capacity

Faster sample handling, up to 12mL in volume X1000 AUTOVIAL 12ML 1.0µM GF/B

GE Healthcare Hyclone™ HyClone™ Calf Serum

HyClone™ Calf Serum (U.S.), Iron-Supplemented contains additional iron to boost serum transferrin levels to physiological levels. Iron-Supplemented Bovine Calf Serum, US Origin, He

Whatman™ pH Indicators Reel Dispensers

Used for rapid determination of pH values PH INDIC NARROW 6.4-8.0 7MMX5M

GE Healthcare Dharmacon siGENOME™ RISC-Free Control

Effective RNAi transfection control that will not be taken up by RISC SIGENOME RISC-FREE SIR 20NMOL

HyClone™ Donor Equine Serum (U.S.)

Supplement cell culture growth with U.S. sourced, collected from selected donor herds that receive regular veterinary inspection and care. 500 ML US DONOR EQUINE SERUM 500ML STORE IN FREEZEr at -20C

GE Healthcare™ Percoll™ Centrifugation Media

For separation of cells, subcellular particles, and larger viruses (down to approx. 70S) under gentle conditions that preserve viability and morphological integrity. GE Healthcare™ Percoll™ Centrifugation Media Percoll is composed of colloidal silica coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). 1 LT PERCOLL 1L STORE AT AMBIENT SHELF LIFE 1800days

GE Healthcare Processor Plus™ System

For gel staining and blot processing X3 MINI TRAY ACCESSORY FOR BLOT PROCESSING (PACKof 3)

Whatman™ Puradisc 13mm PTFE Syringe Filters

Employs a hydrophobic membrane that is chemically stable and inert. Whatman™ Puradisc 13mm PTFE Syringe Filters are mainly used for filtration of non-aqueous samples. X100 PURADISC 13 PTFE 0.2UM 13MM

GE Healthcare Amersham™ ECL™ start Western Blotting Detection Reagent

Reagent is luminol-based chemiluminescent substrate designed for the detection of proteins immobilized to a membrane ECL Start Western Blotting Detection Reag. 2x100ml

GE Healthcare Spin Adapters for Gravity Columns

Convenient and rapid cleanup with high reproducibility and the potential for high throughput by running multiple samples in parallel, High desalting capacity, The use of centrifugation protocol with all gravity columns. X10 Adapter GE Healthcare Midispin, for gravity

GE Healthcare illustra™ Exonuclease I

Catalyzes sequential removal of nucleotides 3' end of single-stranded DNA molecule 5 KU illustra Exonuclease I, 5000U, 10U/ul

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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