Applied Biological Materials (abm) was founded in 2004 in Vancouver, Canada, and develops research tools and services for life science and drug discovery applications. The company offers an extensive portfolio spanning molecular biology reagents, cell culture products, cell models, viral vector technologies and CRISPR-based genome engineering tools. In addition to standard research reagents, abm provides a broad range of custom services including gene synthesis, vector construction, recombinant virus production and cell engineering. Through continuous development of new technologies and specialised research tools, abm supports scientists in academic, biotechnology and pharmaceutical research.
Portfolio
- General Materials
- Cellular Materials
- Genetic Materials
- CRISPR & Genome Engineering
- Viral Vector Systems
- Cell Lines & Cell Models
- Molecular Biology Reagents
- Custom Research Services
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General Materials
abm offers a broad range of molecular biology reagents and laboratory products for everyday research workflows. The portfolio includes PCR and qPCR reagents, cloning tools, antibodies, transfection reagents, DNA and RNA purification products, buffers and other essential laboratory consumables.
Cellular Materials
The cellular materials portfolio includes cell lines, stable cell lines, CRISPR-engineered cell models, primary cells, organoid-related products, growth factors, cytokines and cell culture reagents to support a wide variety of cell biology applications.
Genetic Materials
abm provides extensive tools for genetic engineering and functional genomics, including CRISPR systems, lentiviral, adenoviral and AAV vectors, ORF clones, expression vectors, RNA tools and genome editing solutions.
DNAfectin™ Plus Transfection Reagent
General Materials
DNAfectin™ Plus is a next-generation transfection reagent designed for efficient DNA delivery into adherent mammalian cells. The reagent is compatible with complete growth media and does not require serum removal during transfection, simplifying experimental workflows. DNAfectin™ Plus is suitable for gene expression studies, recombinant protein production, virus generation and functional genomics applications.
Key features
- High transfection efficiency in a wide range of adherent cell lines
- Compatible with complete growth medium containing serum
- Low cytotoxicity and simplified workflow
- Suitable for gene expression, virus production and functional genomics studies
- Alternative to commonly used lipid-based transfection reagents
3DCelMatrix™ an extracellular matrix solution
3DCelMatrix™ is an extracellular matrix solution designed for physiologically relevant 3D cell culture applications. The matrix supports organoid culture, spheroid formation, stem cell expansion and advanced disease models by providing a biologically derived extracellular environment. It is optimised for reproducible 3D culture workflows and consistent experimental performance.
Key features
- Supports organoid and spheroid culture workflows
- Optimised for reproducible 3D cell culture
- Reduced batch-to-batch variability
- Suitable for stem cell, primary cell and disease modelling applications
- Compatible with invasion, migration and drug screening studies
Lentiviral Expression System
abm offers a comprehensive collection of ready-to-use lentiviral vectors and recombinant lentiviruses for gene overexpression studies. The platform enables efficient gene delivery into a wide range of mammalian cell types and supports the generation of stable cell lines for functional genomics, gene expression and cell engineering applications.
Key features
- High infection efficiency
- Broad host range including primary and stem cells
- Stable integration and long-term gene expression
- Suitable for generation of stable cell lines
- Available as ready-to-use vectors or packaged lentivirus
