R & D SYSTEMS, INC.

R&D Systems is a leading provider of high-quality reagents and tools for life science research, established in 1976 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a key brand under Bio-Techne, the company specializes in products for basic, translational, and clinical research across cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. R&D Systems offers a comprehensive catalog including recombinant proteins, validated antibodies, ELISA kits, and specialized reagents for stem cell research and cell signaling. The company pioneered commercial release of the first recombinant cytokine, TGF-beta 1, in 1985. Operating a GMP-grade manufacturing facility in Saint Paul, MN, with global subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, France, and China, R&D Systems supports researchers in academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical sectors with over 500,000 products. The company provides application-specific validated antibodies, immunoassay kits, custom reagent development, and advanced analytical instruments for quantitative protein analysis and biomarker detection.