thanks mol4213 Jun 2015 10:12
https://www.crackit.org.uk/affimers-animal-free-alternatives-antibodies
Avacta Life Sciences are reducing animal use in the biosciences through the production of Affimers. Affimers are an antibody alternative that are produced wholly in vitro, thus negating the need for animals. In support of these principles we have recently partnered with NC3Rs, the UK-based scientific organisation dedicated to the replacement, reduction and refinement of animal use in research and testing.
NC3Rs are now offering funding through their commercial innovation platform CRACK IT for collaborative partners who wish to utilise Affimers within their own research in the place of antibodies or for testing Affimers in new applications and platforms. Applications for funding your research using Affimers can be made at any time within the next six months and can support projects for up to 12 months, using either off-the-shelf Affimers or bespoke Affimer reagents generated through custom screens.