Stool Samples
Stool samples, also known as fecal samples, are biological specimens collected from individuals. They are rich in microbiota, the community of microorganisms residing in the gut, which plays a pivotal role in human health and disease. In the context of autoimmune diseases, stool samples serve as a window into the dysbiosis—imbalances in the gut microbiome—that can contribute to disease development and progression.
Protheragen prides itself on providing high-quality stool samples that cater to the diverse needs of researchers. Our products include:
- Clinical Remnant Samples: Leftover samples from clinical procedures, offering a cost-effective option for research.
- Prospective Collections: Freshly collected samples specifically for research, ensuring the most relevant and timely data.
- Custom Collections: Tailor-made samples collected according to the unique specifications of each research project.
Stool Samples for Autoimmune Disease Drug and Therapy Development
At Protheragen, we have a deep understanding of the critical role that stool samples can play in advancing autoimmune disease research. By providing researchers with access to our extensive collection of stool samples from individuals with a wide range of autoimmune conditions, we aim to empower your efforts to:
Investigate Gut Microbiome Alterations
Leverage stool samples to identify specific microbial signatures, metabolic profiles, and dysbiotic patterns associated with the development and progression of autoimmune diseases, potentially leading to the discovery of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
Explore Gut-Immune System Interactions
Examine how changes in the gut microbiome can influence immune system function, contributing to the breakdown of self-tolerance and the onset of autoimmune disorders, ultimately informing the development of targeted immunomodulatory therapies.
Elucidate Disease Mechanisms
Unravel the complex mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases by investigating the interplay between the gut microbiome, host genetics, environmental factors, and immune system dysregulation using stool samples as a valuable research tool.
Product Source
Protheragen sources its stool samples from a wide array of donor populations, ensuring diversity and representativeness. Our donors include:
- Healthy Individuals: Providing baseline data for microbiome comparisons.
- Patients with Autoimmune Diseases: Offering samples that reflect the disease state and its impact on the gut microbiome.
Product Parameters
| Donor Demographics | Samples are collected from donors across various age groups, genders, and ethnicities to ensure broad applicability. |
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| Collection Protocols | We adhere to strict protocols under approval, ensuring sample integrity and consistency. |
| Storage Conditions | Samples are stored under optimal conditions, such as -80°C, to preserve microbial viability and function. |
Product Features
Longitudinal and Event-Based Stool Collection
Capture the dynamic changes in the gut microbiome over time by accessing stool samples collected at multiple timepoints from the same individuals, enabling researchers to study the temporal aspects of autoimmune disease progression.
Diverse Donor Populations
Our extensive network of healthcare providers allows us to source stool samples from a wide range of donor populations, including individuals with various autoimmune conditions, as well as healthy controls, ensuring that you have access to the samples you need to conduct robust comparative studies.
Stringent Quality Control
We adhere to the highest standards of sample collection, processing, and storage to guarantee the integrity and reliability of our stool samples, enabling you to conduct your research with confidence.
Protheragen can accommodate specific research needs, such as samples collected using particular methodologies or from rare donor populations. If you are interested in our products, please don't hesitate to contact us.