Invitrogen

Invitrogen is a brand of life science products and reagents used in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and related fields. It is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and is widely used by researchers in academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology settings. The Invitrogen catalog includes reagents for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis, as well as cell culture consumables, antibodies, and various assay kits and tools.

History and corporate lineage: The Invitrogen name originated with Invitrogen Corporation, a company focused on developing and marketing laboratory reagents. In 2008, Invitrogen merged with Applied Biosystems to form Life Technologies Corporation. Thermo Fisher Scientific acquired Life Technologies in 2014, after which Invitrogen became a brand within Thermo Fisher’s portfolio. Since then, Invitrogen products have continued to be marketed alongside other Thermo Fisher brands such as Gibco, Applied Biosystems, and others.

Product scope and usage: Invitrogen products are used across many stages of life science research, including cloning, gene expression, sequencing workflows, and protein analysis. The brand is known for its breadth of reagents, kits, and consumables that support laboratory workflows, from basic research to applied and translational science.

Overview: Invitrogen represents a major segment of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s offerings in biological reagents and tools. The brand emphasizes broad compatibility with common laboratory techniques and integration with Thermo Fisher’s broader product lines, aiding researchers in acquiring standardized, reliable reagents for diverse applications.