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NanoString CAR-T Characterization Panel

Nov 08, 2018

NanoString Technologies has announced the launch of a new gene expression panel for the molecular characterization of CAR-T cells in research, development, and manufacturing of adoptive cell therapies. According to the company, the new nCounter(R) CAR-T Characterization Panel was created in collaboration with eight academic centers and is designed for use across the entirety of the CAR-T workflow including leukapheresis, manufacturing, and post-infusion monitoring.

The customizable 780-gene expression panel incorporates content to measure eight essential components of CAR-T cell biology including T-cell activation, metabolism, exhaustion, and receptor diversity with optional customization for measuring transgene expression with NanoString's Protein Barcoding Service. The firm expects to begin shipping the panel in December.

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