Ascent Gene Inc

AscentGene is a biotechnology company specializing in cell line development, protein expression, and molecular biology services, supporting gene function studies, monoclonal antibody production, and drug discovery research

Stable Cell Lines Cell Assay Kits (ACTOne™) Recombinant Proteins Mammalian Cell Extracts Virus-Like Particles (VLPs) Cell Transportation Matrix (CTM™) COVID-19 Protein Reagents

Overview

AscentGene is a U.S.-based biotechnology company founded in 2008, focused on providing cell line development and protein services for life science research and drug discovery. The company specializes in establishing stable cell lines used in protein expression, gene function studies, and monoclonal antibody production. A key strength of AscentGene is its integrated service model, covering the entire workflow from gene cloning to protein purification and assay development. In addition to services, the company offers products such as recombinant proteins, cell extracts, assay kits, and virus-like particle (VLP) systems, supporting applications in drug development, biomarker discovery, and functional genomics. AscentGene serves academic institutions, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical organizations globally, positioning itself as a flexible partner for both research and preclinical development.

Stable cell line development, protein expression, and antibody production workflows

Protocols and technical support available for protein expression and cell line services

Highly customizable CRO-style services across cell lines, proteins, and assays

Key techniques

AscentGene supports advanced molecular biology, protein science, and cell engineering workflows

Stable Cell Line Development Protein Expression (E. coli / Insect / Mammalian) Protein Purification (FPLC, Chromatography) Gene Cloning & Subcloning Monoclonal Antibody Production In Vitro Transcription & Splicing Biomarker Discovery Functional Protein Assays

Product lines

AscentGene offers a combination of catalog products and high-value custom services focused on protein and cell biology

Cells
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Assay Kits
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Proteins & Peptides
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Capabilities

AscentGene integrates molecular biology, protein engineering, and cell line development into a unified platform

  • Stable cell line generation (fast turnaround)
  • Custom protein expression & purification
  • Gene cloning and vector design
  • VLP production services
  • Assay development support

High-expression systems, validated protein purity (>90%), and optimized cell line selection ensure reproducibility and performance

QC & documentation

AscentGene provides technical validation and documentation for reproducible research workflows

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Available upon request or via product documentation

Proteins validated for purity, activity, and assay compatibility; cell lines optimized for stable expression

Lead time & shipping

Timelines depend heavily on service type and complexity

Protein expression: 1–12 weeks depending on system

Cell line development: project-based timelines

Global shipping available

Temperature-controlled shipping for biological materials

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