Cloudz Human NK Cell Expansion Kit

Includes dissolvable Cloudz CD2/NKp46 microspheres that activate and promote the expansion of human NK cells ex vivo.

Why Expand NK Cells Ex Vivo Using Cloudz Human NK Cell Expansion Kit?

Natural Killer (NK) cells, phenotypically characterized as CD56⁺CD3^-, were identified as a distinct sub-population of lymphocytes that have the capacity to spontaneously lyse tumor cells. NK cells play an important role in both the adaptive and innate immune responses that govern infection, autoimmunity, and tumor immunosurveillance. Current methods for ex vivo expansion of NK cells employ either artificial antigen-presenting K562 feeder cell line, which introduces unknown variables into the cell culture system, or magnetic bead-based cell activation reagents, which can be difficult to fully separate from NK cells during cell collection. To facilitate discovery and translational research using NK cells, robust methods for ex vivo cell expansion under feeder-free and magnetic bead-free conditions is necessary.

The Cloudz Human NK Expansion Kit is designed for the robust expansion of human NK cells from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) without the use of K562 feeder cells. The kit contains dissolvable microspheres that are functionalized with murine-based anti-CD2 and anti-NKp46 antibodies (Cloudz CD2/NKp46). The kit also contains Cloudz 6X Release Buffer which quickly dissolvable the Cloudz CD2/NKp46, enabling easy cell harvesting for downstream processing. Each kit contains enough materials to activate and expand 50x10⁶ NK cells from PBMCs, with greater than 100-fold expansion in 10 days.

Versatility of the Cloudz Human NK Cell Expansion Kit?

This kit was designed as a versatile expansion reagent to support feeder-free human NK cell expansion in vitro in combination with a variety of media and cytokine combinations. The datasheet contains an optimized protocol for expansion using the Cloudz Human NK Cell Expansion Kit in combination with Recombinant Human IL-2, Recombinant Human IL-12, Recombinant Human IL-18, and Recombinant Human IL-21. Using the recommended protocol NK cells can achieve greater than 100-fold expansion in 10 days.

If other cytokines, cytokine concentrations, or media are desired, the expansion protocol may need to be optimized from the provided protocol in the datasheet.

Product Details

• 9 mL of Cloudz CD2/NKp46
• 100 mL of Cloudz 6X Release Buffer

Stability and Storage

Upon receipt, this media should be stored at 2-8 °C. Do not use past kit expiration date.

Precaution

When handling biohazardous materials such as human cells, safe laboratory procedures should be followed and protective clothing should be worn.

Limitations

• FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.
• The safety and efficacy of this product in diagnostic or other clinical uses has not been established.
• This reagent should not be used beyond the expiration date indicated on the label.
• Results may vary due to variations among cells derived from different donors.