NanoShuttle-PL Magnetic Cell Separation Kit for Laboratory Research

NanoShuttle-PL by Greiner Bio-One is a ready-to-use nanoparticle assembly of gold, iron oxide and poly-L-lysine that magnetises living cells for three-dimensional (3D) cell culture. Once added to a standard monolayer culture, the nanoparticles attach to cell membranes within minutes, allowing cells to be levitated, aggregated or patterned using external magnets — no specialist scaffolds or gels required.

How It Works

Add NanoShuttle-PL to adherent cells overnight. The nanoparticles bind electrostatically to cell surfaces. The next day, place a magnet above or below the culture plate to levitate or concentrate the cells into dense 3D structures (spheroids, rings or sheets) that better mimic in-vivo tissue architecture than flat monolayers.

Key Features

• Rapid magnetisation — cells are ready for 3D assembly within hours
• Scaffold-free — cells self-assemble; extracellular matrix is produced by the cells themselves
• Compatible with standard multi-well plates — no proprietary hardware beyond the holding magnet
• Biocompatible — does not interfere with common downstream assays (viability, gene expression, histology)

Pack Contents

• Quantity: 1 vial × 600 µl NanoShuttle-PL
• Sterility: Aseptic
• Storage: Store at 4 °C; do not freeze

Also available as a 3-vial refill pack. Browse our full laboratory supplies range for compatible plates, magnets and culture accessories.