MediLumine Expands Imaging Reagent Portfolio Through Collaboration with Luminicell

MediLumine is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Luminicell, enabling researchers to access the Cellaris™ Cell Labelling Kit and Vascular Tracker™ Labelling Kit directly through MediLumine’s platform in North America and Europe. This collaboration supports MediLumine’s mission to empower the scientific community with high-performance imaging tools and reagents that accelerate preclinical research and therapeutic discovery.

Advancing In Vivo Imaging with Specialized Fluorescent Labelling

In vivo fluorescence imaging remains a cornerstone in preclinical research, enabling longitudinal studies in oncology, immunology, regenerative medicine, and vascular biology. The ability to visualize cellular and vascular dynamics in live animal models with high sensitivity and minimal background signal is critical for generating reliable, translatable data.

Luminicell’s advanced labelling kits complement MediLumine’s imaging hardware, including the PRISM and PRISM SWIR systems, providing researchers with integrated solutions for precise and reproducible in vivo studies.

Cellaris™ Cell Labelling Kit: Stable and Bright Cell Tracking

The Cellaris™ Cell Labelling Kit offers a robust solution for near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence labelling of live cells, supporting longitudinal cell tracking in small animal models. Utilizing stable, non-toxic labelling chemistry, Cellaris™ ensures high labelling efficiency while preserving cell viability and function, making it ideal for:

• Tracking stem cell migration and engraftment in regenerative medicine studies.
• Monitoring immune cell trafficking during immunotherapy experiments.
• Assessing tumor cell dissemination and metastasis in oncology research.

Cellaris™ enables researchers to generate quantitative, longitudinal data without repeated invasive procedures, reducing animal use while increasing data quality across timepoints.

Vascular Tracker™ Labelling Kit: High-Contrast Vascular Imaging in SWIR

The Vascular Tracker™ Labelling Kit provides a targeted approach for longitudinal optical angiography in the shortwave infrared (SWIR/NIR-II) spectrum. This advanced reagent enables high-contrast imaging of vascular structures with:

• Deep tissue penetration, reducing signal attenuation in large or obese models.
• Reduced autofluorescence, enabling high signal-to-background ratios.
• Long circulation half-life, supporting dynamic imaging of vascular structures over extended periods.

These features facilitate detailed studies in vascular remodeling, tumor angiogenesis, cardiovascular disease models, and pharmacokinetic analysis of vascular-targeted therapeutics.

Seamless Integration with MediLumine’s Imaging Platforms

MediLumine’s PRISM and PRISM SWIR imaging systems are designed to capture high-resolution fluorescence and SWIR signals in live animal models. The addition of Luminicell’s targeted fluorescent reagents enables researchers to optimize these systems for:

• Longitudinal cell tracking without repeated injections.
• Non-invasive vascular imaging over extended timeframes.
• Multiplex imaging alongside other fluorescent or bioluminescent markers.
• Data generation that is reproducible, quantifiable, and publication-ready.

Supporting Preclinical Research with Advanced Tools

This partnership aligns with MediLumine’s commitment to advancing the capabilities of research laboratories by providing high-performance imaging reagents and hardware. By combining Luminicell’s targeted probes with MediLumine’s established imaging systems and workflow expertise, researchers can achieve deeper biological insights while improving efficiency and data quality in preclinical studies.

Ready to Elevate Your In Vivo Imaging Capabilities?

The Cellaris™ Cell Labelling Kit and Vascular Tracker™ Labelling Kit are now available for purchase through MediLumine. Our team is ready to assist with product selection, protocol optimization, and application support to ensure your laboratory can fully leverage these advanced reagents in your imaging workflows.