PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit
PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit
The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit combines 3 vials of cryopreserved, pooled PBMC (human, pMAT cells), and 3 vials of cryopreserved Human Serum Supplement, for 288 tests (3x 96-well microtiter plates).
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Product Overview
The Monocyte Activation Test (MAT) is an in vitro assay for pyrogen testing in pharmaceutical and medical device industries. The principle of the Monocyte Activation Test is based on the detection of inflammatory cytokines released by human monocytes in response to exogenous bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and non-endotoxin pyrogens (NEP).
Since its first adoption by the European Pharmacopeia in 2010 (Ph. Eur. chapter 2.6.30) the Monocyte Activation Test is recognized as a compendial method for pyrogen testing in several world regions including Europe. Here, the Monocyte Activation Test is recommended as a replacement test for the Rabbit Pyrogen Test (RPT) (1). The Monocyte Activation Test is compliant to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of experimental animals and the global framework of the 3Rs principle (replacement, refinement, reduction of experimental animal tests). (2)
The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit (PyroCell® MAT HS Kit) contains a peripheral blood mononuclear cell preparation pooled from 4 human blood donations (pMAT cells), and has been specifically qualified for endotoxin and pyrogen testing with the Monocyte Activation Test. Thereby, donor selection, cell preparation and quality testing strictly follow the requirement of the European Pharmacopeia. The optimized Human Serum Supplement component of the PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit has been formulated with special attention to a low endotoxin content in order to ensure error-free cell stimulation conditions. The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit is optimized for use with the PeliKine compact human IL-6 ELISA Kit. All components together represent the PyroCell® MAT HS System supporting the complete testing of 3x 2 product samples according to the requirements of the European Pharmacopeia. The historical LOD of the The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum system is ≤ 0.08 EU/mL.
The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test is performed in two steps: during an overnight cell culture step, the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) preparation is stimulated for release of inflammatory cytokines with a product sample to be tested for the presence of pyrogens. On the next day, the cell culture supernatant is analyzed for released IL-6 cytokines using an human IL-6 ELISA assay. The color reaction is measured in an absorbance reader at a wavelength of 450 nm and a reference wavelength of 540-590 nm. The pyrogen content of the sample is then analyzed against the reference standard endotoxin (RSE) and is expressed in Endotoxin Equivalent Units (EEU/mL).
The following reagents, accessories and instruments support the use of the PyroCell® MAT HS Kit :
Step 1: Monocyte Activation
| Product | Catalog # |
| Iscove's Modified Dulbecco's Medium (IMDM) with L-Glutamine and HEPES | 12-722F |
| USP Reference Standard Endotoxin | E700 |
| LAL Reagent Water | W50-100 |
| Pyrogen-free Dilution Tubes | N207 |
| Reagent Reservoirs | 190035 |
| LAL Reagent GradeTM Multi-well Plates | 25-340 |
| Endotoxin-free accessories, i.e. sample container, pipette tips, serological pipettes | See Catalog |
Step 2: IL-6 ELISA Assay
| Product | Catalog # |
| PeliKine Compact human IL-6 ELISA Assay Kit | 00253325 |
| ELx808 Reader (with 450 and 540-590 nm filter) | 25-315S |
(1) European Pharmacopeia
(2) Global framework 3R
Benefits
- Compliant with regulatory requirements, detects the full range of pyrogens
- Optimized components ensure robust assay performance and minimal qualification work
- Qualified, cryopreserved PBMC pools and large batch sizes ensure reproducible results
- Sustainable pyrogen test system replacing experimental animals and reduces the use of animal based supplements, such as FBS
- Recommended for testing of blood based products
- Ensures highly sensitive detection of non-endotoxin pyrogens (NEP)
- Compatible to Lonza hardware, reagent and accessory offering
Applications
- Pyrogen testing of raw materials, pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices
- In-process testing for pyrogens to support development of new production processes
- Ideal for biological products and production processes for example, proteins, antibodies, lipid pharmaceuticals, and vaccines
Storage and Content
- 3 vials pMAT cells (cryopreserved, pooled PBMC). Immediately store at ≤ -80°C
- 3 vials Human Serum Supplement (cryopreserved). Immediately store at ≤ -80°C
SDS, CoA, and Instructions
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
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PyroCell® MAT Kit Storage and Handling Instructions
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PyroCell® HS System Manual Instructions for Routine Use
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PyroCell® MAT Systems FAQs
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PyroCell® MAT HS Rapid Manual
Instructions for how to use the PyroCell® MAT HS Rapid System
Educational Material
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PyroCell® MAT Kit Storage and Handling Instructions
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