Slingshot Biosciences develops innovative synthetic cell mimics that provide stable, reproducible reference materials for life science research and biopharmaceutical development. By replacing variable biological controls with precisely engineered alternatives, Slingshot Biosciences supports robust assay development, validation and standardisation.
Their portfolio is designed for use in flow cytometry, biomarker analysis and advanced analytical workflows, including diagnostic development and cell therapy research. Slingshot Biosciences products help reduce experimental variability, improve comparability across instruments and sites, and support reliable data generation from early research through to clinical and manufacturing environments.
Portfolio
Synthetic cell mimic controls
- TruCytes™ biomarker controls - Synthetic cell mimics engineered to replicate defined biomarker expression profiles. Suitable for assay development, validation and routine quality control in flow cytometry and related analytical applications.
- TruCytes™ potency controls - Controls with controlled antigen expression levels, supporting potency, identity and functional readouts in cell therapy development and immune monitoring.
- SpectraComp® compensation controls - Engineered reference standards for spectral flow cytometry, enabling accurate compensation and unmixing in complex multicolour panels.
- ViaComp® cell health controls - Reference materials for viability and metabolic assays, providing consistent and interpretable signals for cell health assessment.
- FlowCytes® instrument calibration controls - Stable particle standards for cytometer calibration and performance monitoring, supporting assay transfer and long-term reproducibility.
Custom solutions
- Custom TruCytes™ cell mimics - Tailored synthetic cell mimics designed for specific biomarkers, fluorescence characteristics or application requirements, with expert support from design to scale-up.
