The research and pharmaceutical industries are major
consumers of a vast range of biological products, notably antibodies. Sheep
antibodies are among the standard materials sourced, and many businesses and
researchers find that supply is a real issue. If you’re looking for sheep
anti-EGFR or other products on a regular basis, you need to lock in a good
supplier.
There’s another issue or several for consideration when
selecting a supplier – The basic antibodies are only part of the story.
Customized products derived from these antibodies are another common need. You may also be working with multiple antibodies
as well as your sheep antibodies. For example, if you need rabbit
anti-llama alkaline phosphatase, you may need another supplier – Or a supplier that can
deliver both of your needs.
Now, a basic business rule for finding a supplier that can
do everything you need - When searching
for a supplier, look for a full spectrum service and product provider.
We have a good example of a great supplier for you - There’s
a company called Capralogics Inc. which can deliver any range of polyclonal
antibodies and related products. They also provide lab services for their
clients, and a full range of customization services for antibody production.
You see why this company is a good supplier – They can do
anything you need done, in-house, according to your specifications. They can
supply your antibodies, do the customization, and even free up your lab time.
This is a case of business and scientific efficiencies
working on the same page through a good supplier. If you’ve formed the view
that means saving a lot of time and money, not to say patience, you’re right.
The lab time alone is very valuable, both financially and in terms of resource
asset management. Customization is another very high value service. In this
case, the supplier makes money for their clients. Call it symbiosis, but it’s
also good business practice.