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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Looking to brush up on your basic knowledge of antibodies? Here's a quick reminder of the beauty and versatility of these incredible proteins — the first in a series of explainers that will bring these binders to life! buff.ly/KdG04au
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We’re excited to welcome Kevin Harvey as IPI’s President and CEO! He joins us as we expand our recombinant antibody platform and bring new protein tools to more researchers. Read more: buff.ly/LX6vlp4
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
IPI’s André Teixeira will be speaking at Biointron’s Antibodies After Hours: Antibodies Meet AI on Friday, Oct. 2! Come hear how we’re leveraging our platform, sequence data and AI/language models to predict antibody developability properties. Register now ➡️ buff.ly/CdnGqKm
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Antibodies After Hours: Antibodies Meet AI
Join us for a reception with dinner, drinks, and networking, at Catalyst Restaurant in Cambridge!
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We just released new antibodies targeting UNC5A, as part of our expanding Axon Guidance Antibody Collection! Find out more about our 🧪 buff.ly/YlqEaXi #unc5a #axonguidance #recombinantantibodies #proteintools
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
IPI is proud to partner with Just A Start to bring specialized laboratory automation training to its Pathmaker program, supported by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center! Read more 👉️ buff.ly/Xl828TW
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
IPI is working with the adhesion GPCR community to produce reliable antibody reagents for hard to reach protein families, including #Latrophilins, #CELSRs, #BAIs and #ADGRGs. Hear more from IPI’s Rob Meijers at the #AdhesionGPCR Workshop @hhu.de 10:45 - 11:45 AM, Sept. 17 📅 buff.ly/N2WnAXv
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Working with axon regulator Sema5A/B? We have recombinant antibodies, discovered with yeast display, tested for binding behavior/cross reactivity—and thoroughly validated via in-house analysis and collaborator testing! View targets and datasheets & order with @addgene.bsky.social: buff.ly/OAEAe3D
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Attending the Neuronal Connectivity meeting @cshlnews.bsky.social this week? Check out Nirakar Basnet’s poster to learn about our #axonguidance & #synapticfunction antibodies! Not going? View all our panels, including #Netrin/DCC, #Slit/Robo, #Semaphorin/Plexin & #Eph/Ephrin ➡️ buff.ly/NshB3AJ
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Another automation training in the books! We were back with alumni from Just A Start’s Biotechnology Careers Program this week to share lab automation tips. It’s been wonderful to see this collaboration blossom & support workforce training initiatives! Stay tuned for more from IPI! buff.ly/zOTKOBE
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Robert May arrived at IPI familiar with yeast—but new to antibody discovery. He leaves with experience in MACS/FACS, antibody selection and yeast display library design, plus a new way of thinking about science. Follow his journey: buff.ly/SRkDJY8
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From bacteria to yeast, Robert May discovers a path to grad school
Robert May mastered yeast display at IPI, even teaching the basics at the 2026 Yeast Display course. ow, he's ready to be a student again.
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Integrins emerged from the #metazoa 600 million years ago. Today, they're a key player in drug discovery. Learn how this protein family got its name, why its origin story is so complex and what it means for #drugdiscovery ➡️ buff.ly/Snnm0fv
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Integrins: Explained
More than 600 million years ago, out of the depths of the metazoa, a protein family emerged — one that would persist through evolution and come to shape
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Working with #Netrin-G1 antibodies? IPI just added a new anti-NTNG1 (mouse) chimeric recombinant antibody to our catalogs 🧪 This antibody is specific for human and mouse #NTNG1 and does not cross-react with NTNG2. Find more info: buff.ly/A1nNQD0
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Congratulations to Robert May, who is heading to Tufts University to pursue a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology! At IPI, Robert helped discover antibodies for hundreds of challenging targets and became a valued teammate and mentor. Read his story: buff.ly/df8WQt3
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From bacteria to yeast, Robert May discovers a path to grad school
Robert May mastered yeast display at IPI, even teaching the basics at the 2026 Yeast Display course. ow, he's ready to be a student again.
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
IPI principal scientist Celine Santiago will be at the @cshlcourses.bsky.social Glia in Health & Disease meeting next week! Come see her Friday 8/28) afternoon talk: “Developing a recombinant antibody panel for glial cell biology" Late registration for #cshlglia is still available: buff.ly/MF6sh2d
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Glia in Health & Disease
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meetings & Courses -- a private, non-profit institution with research programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, bioinformatics.
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Addgene @addgene.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Mapping how axons find their way and synapses get organized?🧠 @ipiproteins.bsky.social just added 6 new antibodies to the mix: Netrin-1, Netrin-G1, Slit-1 (x2 clones), and Semaphorins 5A/5B. Take a look:
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Addgene: IPI Antibody Collection
Find unique recombinant antibodies targeting families of cell surface and secreted proteins from a collaboration between Addgene and IPI.
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New antibody alert 🧪 ➕Anti-SEMA5A/B ➕Anti-Slit-1 ➕Anti-Netrin-1 ➕Anti-Netrin-G1 Find your target: buff.ly/xmMjK5f #sema #slit #netrin #netring
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Protein tools
IPI is proud to provide high-quality, well-validated recombinant antibodies and other protein tools to the biological research community. We prioritize difficul
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
IPI’s antibody collections now includes monoclonals targeted to: #Semaphorin #Neuropilin #Contactin #ROBO #Slit #Netrin #DCC #PUNC #Glypican All undergo strict biophysical characterization/application validation at IPI, with data available online. View our collections & order now: buff.ly/7SE9WnB
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Axon Guidance Antibody Collection
For neurons to communicate, their axons must navigate precisely to their targets through a complex process known as axon guidance or neuronal migration. This pr
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
IPI's recent Cell Systems article reports a novel framework to streamline #antibody development, generate ML-compatible datasets & identify functional binders missed by experimental selection. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/Qq5OnMu
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Need a ROBO2 antibody? Anti-ROBO2 [IPI-ROBO2.47] just joined our Axon Guidance Antibody Collection. This (human) chimeric recombinant antibody has fused human variable and rabbit constant domains, and is recommended for flow cytometry and immunocytochemistry. Find out more: buff.ly/7OG3Ihl
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Working with Neuroligins? IPI offers recombinant antibodies targeting NLGN1, NLGN2 and NLGN3. Our latest addition, IPI-NLGN1.15, is selective (non-cross-reactive with other NLGNs) and recommended for use in flow, IF and IHC. View the validation data and learn more: buff.ly/mOTAfGY #Neuroligin
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
That's a wrap on IPI's recent Introduction to Automated Liquid Handling course! Thanks to our participants, and to @sptlabtech.bsky.social and @novabiomedical.bsky.social for their support. More protein science courses are coming—join our mailing list for education updates: buff.ly/nzyAQUW
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
IPI often hears about a mismatch between traditional lab coursework and real bioscience needs. To fill that gap, we joined Emmanuel College students this week to offer technical skills in lab automation plus insights into when/how to apply those skills. Here's what that looks like ⬇️
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Addgene @addgene.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Not all adhesion molecules are created equal 🤔. NLGN1 is a key synaptic organizer, and you need an antibody that won't cross-react with other neuroligins and muddy your results. @ipiproteins.bsky.social's new recombinant anti-NLGN1 antibody (IPI-NLGN1.15) is now available: twp.ai/4ht1Pn
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
What can we extract from our #antibody selection data? Certainly more — with #AI on our side. Read how IPI and collaborators @harvardmed.bsky.social applied #machinelearning and #artificialintelligence to streamline #antibodydiscovery for cell surface #antigens. buff.ly/mjJhtUs
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Machining antibodies at IPI
Very little these days escapes the reach of machine learning (ML) and, more broadly, artificial intelligence (AI). Antibodies have caught the AI train, as over
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VIB-KU Leuven Center for Neuroscience @vibneuroleuven.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
#EUSYN26 Speaker alert! Monika Brill (@tum.de) and Rob Meijers (@ipiproteins.bsky.social) at the 10th European Synapse Meeting! 📅 21-23 Oct 🪧 University Halls @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social More: www.vibconferences.be/events/europ...
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Two new antibodies just hit our collections! ➕ Anti-ROBO2 [IPI-ROBO2.47] ➕ Anti-Neuroligin-1 [IPI-NLGN1.15] Explore our recombinant antibodies for ROBOs, Neuroligins and other axon guidance and synaptic cleft targets: buff.ly/nIfPvy6 #Robo #Neuroligin
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Last chance to register for IPI's Introduction to Automated Liquid Handling course. Hands-on OT-2 training, Python-based method development, automation workflow design, and expert-led discussions. 📅 July 23-24 📍 Boston Register now: buff.ly/e89E45Y
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Did you know that IPI has stores of antibodies ready for your lab’s next experiment? We understand the setbacks of bad antibodies and strive for you to be able to trust your results. Explore our collections and order today 🧪 buff.ly/6R9zi4n
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Scale-up and automate your workflows with IPI’s two-day interactive course, July 23-24, featuring: Lectures on the core principles of automated liquid handling Q&As w/ IPI lab experts & an automated systems tour Liquid handler experience & method development w/ Python Register now: buff.ly/YWG7qhs
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
IPI has monoclonal antibodies designed for researchers exploring axon guidance and the synaptic cleft. Take a look at our latest additions targeting #Semaphorins, #Neuropilins and #Neurexins ➡️ buff.ly/nQhvIjU
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Protein tools
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Addgene @addgene.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🧪 Recombinant anti-NRP1 antibodies from @ipiproteins.bsky.social are now available at Addgene. Researchers can use IPI-mNRP1.17 and IPI-mNRP1.23 for FC, IHC, and ICC in mouse and human — with no cross-reactivity to NRP2. 🎯 Check out the antibodies here:
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Addgene: IPI Antibody Collection
Find unique recombinant antibodies targeting families of cell surface and secreted proteins from a collaboration between Addgene and IPI.
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Can #machinelearning really accelerate antibody discovery? In a new Cell Systems @cellpress.bsky.social paper, our team shows ML’s potential to enhance #antibodydiscovery when fed well-curated #datasets of #antibody/#antigen interactions 👏 👏 👏 buff.ly/MKZY96Q
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Machining antibodies at IPI
Very little these days escapes the reach of machine learning (ML) and, more broadly, artificial intelligence (AI). Antibodies have caught the AI train, as over
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
IPI is headed to Barcelona for #FENS2026 this week! 🧑‍🔬 Find Travis Riedel at Poster PS07-10AM-052 (July 10) to explore our antibody panels for synaptic cleft receptors 🧑‍🔬 Hear from @addgene.bsky.social about AAVs, antibodies, the Addgene Data Hub at Booth 147 & Poster PS04-08PM-680 (July 8)
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FENS Forum 2026 | Barcelona, 6-10 July
Advancing Neuroscience Together
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Researchers across academia and industry, in labs small and large, are using automation to improve reproducibility and scale workflows. Learn the fundamentals in IPI's hands-on course this July. Register: buff.ly/TVFyfbB
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
IPI founder @timothyspringer.bsky.social was named to @Forbes’ 250 great American innovators list earlier this year. Hear his talk on the antibody revolution, given at the America Innovates Expo this May, where IPI joined to showcase basic science 🔊
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The Antibody Revolution: Research, Therapeutics and Me
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
New antibody alert 🧪Anti-NRXN3a just joined our Synaptic Cleft Antibody Collection. Order now: buff.ly/VwjVHuw #Neurexin
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
New to #labautomation? IPI's Intro to Automated Liquid Handling course is designed for researchers at all experience levels. Learn liquid handling fundamentals, build workflows on an Opentrons OT-2, and explore real-world automation systems used in #antibodydiscovery. Register ➡️ buff.ly/sTTJvBQ
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A look back to IPI’s yeast display course earlier this month! What an amazing cohort, determined to expand their grasp of display technologies and bring these lessons back to labs around the world. Our next course, an intro to lab automation, is happening July 23-24 — sign up now! buff.ly/E2K6ytH
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
New axon guidance antibody alert 🧪 ➕ Anti-#SEMA6A/7A ➕ Anti-#NRP1 IPI recombinant monoclonals are designed to be mouse- and human-reactive, non-cross-reactive with other protein family members and IPI-validated for flow cytometry and immunofluorescence. View the datasheets: buff.ly/G35AqDh
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Less than one month left to register for IPI’s Automated Liquid Handling course 🔔 This course is designed by IPI’s automation team to provide students, researchers, and lab personnel at all levels with support and hands-on skills for developing large-scale assays. Grab your spot: buff.ly/pnh3UtQ
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Meet #AlloyScholar Shelby Harris! Shelby, a @vanderbilt.edu PhD student, joined our 2026 Yeast Display course to learn #Abengineering methods to study G6P's role in #glucoseproduction. Thanks Alloy Therapeutics for supporting this year’s Scholars! Get IPI updates: buff.ly/a7XyBij
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Just out @cellpress.bsky.social! Led by Deepash Kothiwal & co-authored by 20+ IPI lab members, the paper reports a novel framework to streamline antibody development, generate ML-compatible datasets and identify functional binders missed by experimental selection. Read the paper: buff.ly/Qq5OnMu
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Looking for a dependable #isotypecontrol antibody? Our #MOPC-21 recombinant rabbit IgG is compatible with all IPI rabbit IgG antibodies and, as a consistent non-binder, supports accurate assessment of family-wide cross-reactivity. Order now: buff.ly/gU0M1ZE
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
#AlloyScholar Lorenzo Agostini (NIH) joined IPI’s #YeastDisplay course this month to learn cutting-edge antibody discovery and engineering techniques alongside fellow translational researchers. Thanks, Alloy Therapeutics, for the support! Get IPI education updates: buff.ly/a7XyBij
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
IPI platform director André Teixeira walked through the architecture of IPI’s platform, built to combine #yeastsurfacedisplay, #labautomation and #AI-guided clone triage toward faster #antibodydiscovery. Listen to the full talk @milaboratories.bsky.social ➡️
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End-to-End Antibody Discovery: Yeast Display, Automation, AI, and Multispecifics
Our High-Affinity Talks features Andre Texeira from the Institute for Protein Innovation. Most of the human surfaceome and secretome still lack monoclonals validated for anything beyond western…
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Scale-up and automate your workflows! Join us for a two-day interactive course, happening July 23-24. Register now: buff.ly/GWBG1yq
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Deb Moshinsky, IPI characterization and validation director, will speak on a panel at Reproducibility in Science: Elevating Standards to Strengthen Research next week! Join her at Hood College on June 17! More info: bit.ly/4au4hVM
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Reproducibility in Science 2026 | Frederick National Laboratory
Join us for the 2026 edition of the Hood College – Frederick National Laboratory Life Sciences Symposium, which showcases topics in life sciences with an interdisciplinary focus.
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Last week’s course was a big success, thanks to our guest speakers! Dane Wittrup @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social, Surge Biswas at Nabla Bio & Justin Peruzzi @aiproteins.com shared insights on yeast display, AI Ab design & miniprotein discovery. Sign up for future course updates ➡️ buff.ly/tTcDWZk
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We needed a reliable recombinant rabbit IgG #isotypecontrol—so we built one. Designed as a consistent non-binder, IPI-MOPC21 helps assess family-wide #crossreactivity with confidence. And it’s now available as part of our basic protein tool collections: buff.ly/gU0M1ZE
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Control Antibody Collection
Epitope tag antibodies to detect V5-, His-, biotin-, GC4N, EE-, ProC-, Flag-, etc., validated for western blot. Buy with Addgene!
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Institute for Protein Innovation @ipiproteins.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Researchers at IPI and Alloy Therapeutics are hoping AI advances will help make drug discovery less expensive, faster and better — especially when it comes to nanobody therapeutics. Read more: buff.ly/8ZBqnYs
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