Littleton, CO – Novus Biologicals announced today a new DICER1 antibody (catalog number NBP1-71691) for use in cell cycle and replication and cancer research. This DICER1 antibody was made using SDIX Genomic Antibody TechnologyTM.

DICER1 is a ribonuclease that has been extensively shown to be related to cancer. Small interfering RNAs are generated through DICER, and seem to play important roles in mitosis in normal cells and oncogenesis in mutated cells. DICER1 mutations are associated with blastoma, breast cancer, adenocarcinoma, and pancreatitis. In vision and hearing, DICER1 has been implicated in serious microRNA induced malformations of critical sensory cells. DICER1 is important in myelination and other nervous system protections. Finally, DICER1 is related to cardiovascular diseases, since microRNAs are aberrantly expressed in some pathological conditions.

SDIX Genomic Antibody Technology™ uses sophisticated bioinformatics and immunization strategies to produce high-quality antibodies that specifically bind to a targeted region of protein in its naturally folded form. The ability of any antibody to recognize a protein’s naturally folded state has the potential to expand an antibody’s utility to high-value applications like sandwich immunoassay, ChIP and flow cytometry. Learn more about SDIX Genomic Antibodies by reading the SDIX Genomic Antibody FAQ or by downloading the SDIX Genomic Antibody White Paper.

About Novus Biologicals (www.novusbio.com)

Novus Biologicals is a biotechnology company whose mission is to accelerate scientific discovery by developing and marketing unique products in the forefront of science. Novus Biologicals provides primary antibodies, secondary antibodies, conjugated antibodies, proteins, peptides, isotype and loading controls, RNAi, lysates, stem cell lines and antibody labeling kits to the bioscience community. All of Novus’ products are 100% guaranteed to work in the species and applications listed on the datasheet. By serving niche and emerging markets, Novus Biologicals has formed and will continue to form ongoing partnerships with leading researchers.

About SDIX (www.sdix.com)

SDIX is a biotechnology company with a core expertise at creating better antigens, better antibodies and better assays for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and food safety markets. For over 20 years, SDIX has been a leading immuno-solutions Company, developing results-oriented and innovative antibody-based solutions that enable customers to meet high performance research, diagnostic and commercialization objectives.

In the life science market, SDIX’s technology and capabilities are being used to help discover disease mechanisms, facilitate development of new drugs, and provide antibodies and assays for the diagnosis of disease. In the food safety market, SDIX continues to expand its footprint as an international supplier of rapid pathogen test technologies that enable more accurate and cost effective results.