Calico Biolabs


Supplier of research-grade antibodies, recombinant proteins, assay kits, cell lines and related reagents with technical documentation and scientific customer support. Offers recombinant antibody and protein production, validated bioassays, CRISPR-edited cell lines, conjugation kits and custom antibody/conjugation services, plus online resources for protocol guidance and target-specific troubleshooting.

Industries

biotechnology
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Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

Calico Biolabs

Pleasanton, California, United States, North America


Products

Primary antibodies (recombinant and conventional)

Large portfolio of antibodies with application-specific validation data and multiple host species and conjugation-ready formats.

ELISA and immunoassay kits (including chemiluminescent formats)

Sandwich and indirect immunoassay kits for human and animal targets, including higher-sensitivity chemiluminescent formats for quantitative protein measurement.

Recombinant proteins, cytokines and bioactive proteins

Recombinant proteins and cytokines supplied with bioactivity validation, low endotoxin options and multiple expression systems for functional assays, cell culture and analytical workflows.

CRISPR knockout and gene-edited cell lines

Genome-edited cell lines with validation at genomic and proteomic levels, distributed with matched controls for use in functional genomics.

Antibody conjugation kits and labeling reagents

A broad catalog of conjugation kits and reagents for labeling antibodies and proteins with fluorescent dyes, tandem dyes, enzymes, biotin/streptavidin, metal isotopes, gold nanoparticles, oligonucleotides and latex; designed for rapid single-tube workflows with no purification required.

Assay kits, beads and sample-preparation consumables

Assay kits for ROS, exosome detection, compensation beads, streptavidin-coated plates and standards supporting bead- and plate-based workflows.


Services

Project-based antibody engineering, labeling and conjugation services including specification, target selection, custom formats, labels and scheduling; outsourced labeling available.

Direct experimental support including protocol troubleshooting, product recommendations and application advice via email, chat or phone; includes target-specific troubleshooting resources and training.

On-demand courses, webinars and guides covering techniques such as fluorescent imaging, flow cytometry, IHC, western blot and conjugation best practices.

Point of contact for in-licensing/out-licensing opportunities and commercial use discussions.

Expertise Areas

  • Antibody discovery, engineering and validation
  • Antibody and protein conjugation chemistries and labeling workflows
  • Immunoassay development and optimization (ELISA, chemiluminescent assays)
  • Recombinant protein production and bioactivity characterization
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Key Technologies

  • Recombinant protein expression and purification
  • Antibody engineering (recombinant monoclonal formats)
  • Antibody/protein conjugation (single‑tube lyophilized chemistries)
  • Fluorescent and tandem dye labeling for imaging and cytometry
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News & Updates

Recognition in the 2026 CiteAb Awards across multiple categories including supplier awards and individual impact.

Claim that the company's products are cited more than any other supplier (CiteAb, 2023).


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