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Invitrogen: Oct 12, 2007

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Invitrogen this week launched the STEMPRO EZChek multiplex PCR kit that allows researchers to monitor the state of human embryonic stem cells.
 
According to the manufacturer, the STEMPRO EZChek kit allows scientists to monitor hESCs with one reaction, using fewer sample cells than before. The STEMPRO EZChek kit allows for the analysis of four early differentiation markers using a small sample and a single-tube reaction.

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