Choosing an AAV vendor is a consequential decision. Titer accuracy, empty capsid percentage, lot-to-lot consistency, and serotype purity are not interchangeable specifications — they directly determine whether an in vivo experiment produces interpretable data or a troubleshooting session. With that in mind, we are selective about the gene delivery suppliers we add to the eBioHippo network.
Vector Biolabs met our criteria across the board. Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, they have operated for over two decades with a focused mandate: high-quality viral vectors for biomedical research, manufactured in the United States, with expert-guided custom design built into the service model.
Ready-to-Use Catalog: Serotypes 1 Through 9
Vector Biolabs maintains a ready-to-ship AAV catalog spanning the serotypes most commonly used in preclinical research. Each ready-to-use product is supplied at defined titer, stored at −80°C for 6–12 months stability, and packaged to minimize freeze-thaw damage on receipt. Control vectors — including GFP-expressing and empty capsid formats — are available for every serotype to support proper experimental design.
Not sure which serotype fits your model system? Vector Biolabs offers an AAV Serotype Testing Kit (Cat #7050) — a multi-serotype GFP panel that lets you run a pilot tropism comparison in your own cell type or tissue before committing to scale-up production.
Custom AAV Production — Any Gene, Any Serotype
For experiments requiring a gene of interest not in the ready-to-use catalog, Vector Biolabs offers full custom AAV production. Their scientists review construct design, recommend suitable capsid and promoter combinations, and produce vectors to agreed specifications. The service covers overexpression and gene silencing (shRNA), gRNA delivery for CRISPR applications, and preclinical-scale production for consistency across large cohort studies.
Why We Selected Vector Biolabs
Our vetting process for viral vector suppliers focuses on three criteria: titer methodology transparency, lot-release documentation, and citation record in peer-reviewed literature.
Vector Biolabs products carry an active citation record across neuroscience, cardiovascular, and infectious disease research — including publications in the Journal of Neuroscience, PLoS ONE, Cell Reports, and Molecular Therapy. Their serotype testing kit and control vector line are specifically designed to support rigorous experimental controls, which aligns with eBioHippo's commitment to reproducible research.
Products from Vector Biolabs available on eBioHippo ship with manufacturer CoA and MSDS, accessible directly from each product page and through the eBioHippo Document Center by catalog number or lot number.
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Ready-to-ship AAV serotypes 1–9, adenovirus controls, and custom production services.
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