Bioreagents

Bioreagents are substances or compounds used in biological research and diagnostics. They encompass a wide range of materials, including enzymes, antibodies, nucleic acids, proteins, cells, and various chemical compounds specifically designed for biological applications. The primary purpose of bioreagents is to interact with biological molecules or systems to study their function, detect their presence, or modify their activity. For example, antibodies are used to identify and bind to specific proteins, while enzymes are utilized to catalyze biochemical reactions. Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, can be used as probes or templates in molecular biology techniques. The quality and purity of bioreagents are critical for the reliability and reproducibility of experimental results. Researchers often rely on a catalog of commercially available bioreagents, as well as custom-synthesized ones, to conduct experiments in fields like genetics, molecular biology, immunology, and drug discovery. Their application is fundamental to understanding biological processes and developing diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions.