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Apoptosis TestingApoptosis studies are some of the many laboratory services TGA Sciences provides to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Academic communities. Apoptosis is the term given when programmed cell death (PCD) occurs in multicellular organisms. Apoptosis is one of the main types of programmed cell death which involves a series of biochemical events leading to specific cell morphology characteristics and ultimately death of cells. Characteristic cell morphology of cells undergoing apoptosis include blebbing, changes to the cell membrane such as loss of membrane asymmetry and attachment, cell shrinkage, nuclear fragmentation, chromatin condensation and chromosomal DNA fragmentation. Various methods are employed to investigate apoptosis. These methods include direct measurement of apoptotic cells with flow cytometry and in situ labeling, as well as RNA, DNA, and protein assays that are indicative of apoptotic molecules. About TGA Sciences TGA Sciences, Inc. is a contract research organization (CRO) that provides its Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Academic clients a comprehensive range of laboratory services in support of basic research and development as well as for clinical studies. We offer a complete package of customized testing systems utilized in pre-clinical through Phase IV studies, including custom assay development, in vivo animal studies,cell-based assays, various immunological-based testing, as well as sample storage. We serve clients both in the U.S. and internationally. To learn more about our services, request a quote or schedule an audit, please contact us using the form in the lower left, or contact Michael Settles at msettles@tgasciences.com or 781-393-6910 x203. |