Bench-Top Transfection Device for Primary and Stem Cell Research

Invitrogen launched the Neon Transfection Device, a bench-top tool that simplifies the delivery of DNA, RNA and proteins into a wide range of mammalian cell types, especially difficult to transfect cells, such as many types of primary and stem cells. The Neon Transfection Device is particularly suitable for gene and siRNA delivery into stem cells, providing researchers with a powerful tool for research in regenerative medicine. These kinds of studies are expected to increase due to recent federal legislation providing additional funding for stem cell research.

The Neon Transfection Device is the first bench-top tool introduced by Invitrogen for transfection of cells, broadening its industry-leading portfolio of delivery technologies that includes the Lipofectamine™ brand of reagents.

The device features a unique transfection chamber that minimises cell death, as well as programmable software, and minimal reagent requirements that combine to provide researchers the flexibility to work with many different cell types.