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HLA Protein Technologies Debuts sHLA-G Monomer and Tetramer Portfolio for High-Fidelity Checkpoint Biology, Target Validation, and Assay Development

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Nov. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HLA Protein Technologies, Inc. (formerly Pure Protein, LLC) today announced the commercial launch of its new soluble HLA-G (sHLA-G) product portfolio, marking an expansion of its next-generation HLA research tools.

HLA Protein Technologies, Inc. (formerly Pure Protein, LLC)
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HLA-G PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

The Company’s broad new sHLA-G platform includes biotinylated monomers, fluorophore-labeled tetramers, and peptide-loaded complexes, produced using a proprietary mammalian expression system to ensure authentic folding, natural glycosylation, and physiologically relevant epitope presentation.

These reagents enable high-throughput screening, antibody validation, and translational research applications such as:

  • Drug discovery and immune checkpoint studies
  • Diagnostic assay development (ELISA, BLI, SPR)
  • Transplantation and autoimmunity research

HLA-G BIOLOGY AND RESEARCH IMPACT

HLA-G is a non-classical MHC Class I molecule recognized as a key immune checkpoint regulator. Its unique tolerogenic properties and restricted polymorphism make it critical for studies in immune tolerance, transplantation, oncology, autoimmunity, and infectious disease. Soluble isoforms of HLA-G exert powerful immunosuppressive effects, influencing NK cells, T cells, B cells, and dendritic cells – critical pathways for therapeutic development.

DEDICATED FOCUS ON HLA PROVIDES VALUE TO RESEARCHERS

  • Accelerated R&D: Ready-to-use, biologically accurate HLA reagents can accelerate project timelines.
  • World-Class Data Quality: Native-like sHLA-G molecules yield more predictive and reproducible results than non-soluble HLA.
  • Translational Confidence: sHLA closely reflects human biology, bridging the gap between bench research and clinical application.
  • Regulatory Readiness: Standardized, validated products support compliance and documentation for therapeutic development.

“Our sHLA-G portfolio marks a breakthrough for advancing next-generation immunotherapies, enabling researchers to decode and harness HLA-G–mediated immune regulation in cancer and transplantation.,” said Dr. Rico Buchli, Chief Scientist at HLA Protein Technologies. “By combining biological fidelity with scalable production, we’re providing tools that accelerate discovery and clinical translation.”

AVAILABILITY

The sHLA-G product line is now available for order at https://www.hlaprotein.com/products/hla-class-i/hla-g.

Custom projects and collaborations are supported through dedicated technical and licensing teams.

ABOUT HLA PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

HLA Protein Technologies, Inc., based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, specializes in high-purity HLA proteins, engineered cell lines and custom assay development.

With a focus on immunology and oncology, the company provides HLA-based reagents and services that enable discovery, lead validation and translational research. HLA Protein Technologies serves leading pharma, diagnostic and research customers in more than 20 countries.

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HLA Protein Technologies Announces Next-Gen HLA Product Lines and Strategic Investment

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Sept. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HLA Protein Technologies, Inc. (formerly Pure Protein, LLC) reports that its new manufacturing expansion is positioned to support the Company’s growth. A new product line launch, a strategic investment led by a private investor group; and a corporate rebrand to HLA Protein Technologies, reflects the company’s expanded focus on advanced immunology and oncology research tools.

HLA Protein Technologies, Inc. (formerly Pure Protein, LLC)
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The new investment will fund accelerated product development and expanded manufacturing capacity at the company’s Oklahoma City headquarters, with additional hiring across R&D, bioprocess and commercial operations. HLA Protein Technologies will scale production capacity, implement expanded QC/QA frameworks and enhance GMP‑adjacent processes suitable for research‑use‑only (RUO) products.

The company expects to add roles across protein biochemistry, cell biology, manufacturing operations and commercial support. Facility enhancements will prioritize throughput, reproducibility and documentation standards to align with customer expectations in biopharma R&D.

And, the rebrand to HLA Protein Technologies unifies the company’s legacy of protein engineering with its expanded mission: delivering best‑in‑class HLA research tools and services to customers across biopharma, diagnostics and translational research. This transition establishes a brand identity that mirrors the company’s core scientific strengths and customer value proposition in HLA‑based research tools. The new name and visual identity will roll out across product labels, documentation and digital properties over the coming weeks.

“This is a pivotal moment in our company’s evolution,” said Dr. Rico Buchli, Chief Scientist at HLA Protein Technologies. “Our new HLA portfolio pairs rigorously characterized reagents with custom services that help biopharma teams accelerate target discovery and validation, immune monitoring and mechanism‑of‑action studies. The rebrand reflects our commitment to leadership in HLA‑enabled solutions.”

Anchored by two decades of expertise in soluble HLA engineering and peptide–MHC technologies, the new product lines will feature next‑generation Class I and Class II HLA tetramers, new product formats and custom peptide‑loaded complexes designed for high‑throughput discovery, screening and translational studies.

This portfolio will be complemented by custom assay development and engineered cell line services to support biopharma and academic partners advancing immunotherapies and vaccine research. These new products will complement the Company’s existing portfolio of more than 275 HLA Class I and Class II alleles; it will be made available to the scientific community at https://hlaprotein.com/.

“Oklahoma’s life sciences ecosystem is gaining momentum, and HLA Protein Technologies’ growth exemplifies that trajectory,” said Michelle Gregory, Director, Life Science Oklahoma. “The company’s expansion and investment in local manufacturing aligns with our mission to advance U.S.-based innovation and bioproduction.”

About HLA Protein Technologies, Inc.

HLA Protein Technologies, Inc., based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, specializes in high‑purity HLA proteins, engineered cell lines and custom assay development. With a focus on immunology and oncology, the company provides HLA‑based reagents and services that enable discovery, lead validation and translational research. HLA Protein Technologies serves leading pharma, diagnostic and research customers in more than 20 countries.

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American Fidelity Notifies Customers of Possible Data Disclosure

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., April 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Fidelity recently learned of an incident that involves personal information of some of our Customers. The information did not include Social Security numbers.

On February 15, 2016, debit card substantiation letters were mailed to some of our Customers. An error in the mailing process caused some of our Customers to receive information that was intended for a different Customer. This means that a portion of one Customer's letter may have been inadvertently mailed to another Customer. While it is believed misuse of this information is unlikely, American Fidelity is sharing this information out of an abundance of caution.

The letters included information about Customers' recent flexible spending account debit card usage. The information may have included their name, address, employer name, employer ID number, the last four digits of their debit card number, a date of service, a provider name and a payment amount. Customers who received another Customer's information have been asked to contact American Fidelity so that arrangements can be made to collect it.

American Fidelity is offering affected Customers a year of credit monitoring and identity protection services. Affected Customers were mailed details about this disclosure along with instructions on obtaining assistance with their free credit monitoring and identity protection services.

American Fidelity has concluded that this incident was a result of human error, and has taken steps to prevent this from happening in the future.

We regret this incident and any inconvenience that it may cause Customers. If you have any questions, or if we may assist you in any way, feel free to contact American Fidelity's privacy officer at 866-554-4722.

About American Fidelity:

American Fidelity Assurance Company is a supplemental benefits provider with a focus on offering a different opinion for Customers in education, municipality, auto retail and healthcare. It serves more than 1 million Customers across 49 states.

More information can be found at https://americanfidelity.com/.

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The Gold Rush May Not Be Over: Strike it Rich with Gold Strike Chili

Gold Strike Chili

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Dec. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JAF Industries recently launched a new and much anticipated entertainment chili product - Gold Strike Chili - a blend of premium ingredients that glistens like gold. "What makes our chili so different is not only the story behind the recipe, but its granular consistency which gives it a sparkly gold sheen when the light hits it," Ken Brown, president, JAF Industries, says. "It's not only delicious, but beautiful too."

Brown was first inspired to launch this recipe for success after learning of a great grandfather who was a gold prospector and mountain explorer. Legend has it that while he was mining for treasure, he came upon a mountain of spices and decided that spices were better than gold. After lots of testing and experimenting, he perfected a recipe and handed it down through the generations. At the same time Brown learned of this, his wife also inherited a family chili recipe dating back to the late 1800s. He knew this was a sign. He had to find a way to blend these two culinary legacies into one amazing product. He did.

Gold Strike Chili is made for just about anyone who enjoys this classic dish. It's made from the freshest premium chili peppers, and mixes together a blend of fresh oregano, cumin, ground peppercorns, sea salt and other natural ingredients that is truly worth its weight in gold. People can make it hot or make it mild. They can use meat or vegetables, make it subtle or sophisticated.

They can also use Gold Strike Chili to help raise money. For each box sold, 50 percent of the profit goes to the fundraiser, there are no minimum orders and people can set their own prices to maximize their fundraising goals.

"We knew we were onto something with Gold Strike Chili, but we had no idea how quickly and well it would be received," Brown says. "We've had so many people share their family recipes that we know we made the right decision in launching this delicious new product. Whether people buy for themselves or give as gifts, Gold Strike Chili is a hit."

Manufactured in Oklahoma City, Gold Strike Chili is all about bringing families back together at the dinner table.

"It's from our families to yours," Brown says.

To learn more, visit: http://www.goldstrikechili.com/ - or like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldStrikeChili .

Teaser video: http://youtu.be/xFUZfFfE3MA .

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