Density Gradient Media

Axis-Shield, a brand of Alere Technologies, brings over 42 years of expertise in developing and producing high-quality density gradient media for biological research. Our products are used for the isolation and separation of cells, subcellular components, proteins, and viruses in laboratory applications. Trusted by researchers worldwide, we provide reliable solutions for a range of applications in molecular biology, cell biology, and virology.

Our Expertise in Density Gradient Media

For over four decades, Axis-Shield has focused on providing effective density gradient media. Our products support separations that help isolate biological materials based on their density.

Product Range: 

We offer a broad range of density gradient media products designed for specific separation needs, ensuring effective isolation for accurate research.

• Cell Isolation Media

Used for isolating cell types such as lymphocytes, monocytes, and polymorphonuclear cells from whole blood. Our media use density gradient centrifugation to separate cells, providing high purity for research purposes.

• Subcellular Fractionation Media

Ideal for isolating subcellular organelles, membranes, and macromolecules, our media allow researchers to separate cellular components based on their density, essential for studying biological processes.

• Virus and Protein Isolation

Designed for isolating viruses and proteins, our media help provide high-quality samples for further study and analysis.

• Customizable Density Gradients

Our media can be used to create customizable gradients for specific separation needs, applying methods like centrifugation or diffusion for biological sample preparation.

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