Proteintech Genomics has announced the launch of its MultiPro® Human Discovery Panel, a new tool that could significantly improve how scientists study individual cells. The panel allows researchers to analyze 325 proteins alongside the entire transcriptome (the complete set of RNA transcripts in a cell), providing a more detailed understanding of how cells function.
The MultiPro® panel is based on 10x Genomics’ Chromium technology, which allows scientists to look at proteins both inside and on the surface of cells. This offers a more complete picture of cellular activity, helping researchers explore key cellular components such as transcription factors, signaling proteins, and other important molecules. Two-thirds of the proteins in the panel are located within cells, while the remaining third are found on the surface.
One standout feature of the MultiPro® Human Discovery Panel is its cost-efficiency. According to Proteintech, it delivers high-resolution, large-scale analyses at less than half the cost of competing products, making it more accessible to the research community.
“As we push the boundaries of cellular analysis, this panel gives researchers a new level of depth and clarity in exploring cellular functions, and does so at a cost that makes large-scale studies more feasible,” said Dr. Kit Nazor, CEO of Proteintech Genomics.
Dr. Peter Smibert, Vice President of Biology at 10x Genomics, emphasized how the combination of the Chromium technology and the MultiPro® panel allows for simultaneous profiling of RNA and hundreds of proteins. He called it a major advancement in understanding single cells at a deeper level.
The new panel is expected to help researchers in fields like cancer, immunology, and cell biology by providing a more comprehensive way to study cellular behavior. With easier access to this kind of data, scientists may be able to make faster progress in understanding diseases and developing new treatments.