Elchrom Scientific Introduces Blot-EX With Highest Protein Recovery in Western Blotting
Elchrom Scientific, a provider of state of the art solutions for biomolecular separations, analyses and purification, announced today the introduction of Blot-EX a new non-acrylamide, non-toxic, high resolution electrophoresis precast hydrogel especially conceived for increasing protein transfer efficiency during Western blotting.
CHAM, Switzerland (PRWEB) February 22, 2005 -- Elchrom Scientific, a provider
of state of the art solutions for biomolecular separations, analyses and
purification, announced today the introduction of Blot-EX a new non-acrylamide,
non-toxic, high resolution electrophoresis precast hydrogel especially conceived
for increasing protein transfer efficiency during Western blotting. Blot-EX
offers overall recovery efficiency up to 90%, obtained with significantly
reduced transfer times (less than 10 minutes) when compared to industry standard
polyacrylamide pre-cast gels. Blot-Ex operates in the size range 30 – 200 KDa.
The improvement in protein transfer is more important in the upper part of the
range, corresponding to enzymes and receptors.
"We are leveraging the
standards of quality, purity and yield that we have demonstrated in nucleic acid
applications and applying our know-how to the field of proteomics with this
striking innovation. The essential need for drastically enhanced performance in
protein transfer is now fulfilled with 90% recovery. We expect to see a number
of new target identification in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
following the implementation of this technology, alone and/or in conjunction
with the patented high efficiency electro-elution recovery system already used
for high purity oligo purification”, said Jean-Louis Roux dit Buisson,
CEO.
“The unique polymer matrix of controlled porosity makes Blot-EX gels
the best choice for research people who need fast and high protein recovery,”
adds Franck Montagne, CSO.
Elchrom Scientific’s short term development
plans include extending the Blot-EX line to cover the ranges below 30 kDa and
above 200 kDa, introducing advanced solutions for proteomics as well as
industrial siRNA purification solutions and pursuing the development of the
application based business on a world-wide basis. Elchrom Scientific also plans
to develop OEM partnerships for the reusable PCR CheckIT range of solutions with
international distributors.
Elchrom Scientific’s solutions are designed
to improve quality of results in industrial, governmental and academic research.
Diagnostic laboratories and production facilities also benefit from Elchrom
Scientific solutions where quality of purifications and separations
matters.
Elchrom Scientific welcomes international distributors who are
interested in promoting and selling the new Blot-EX product line. For more
information visit our web site, www.elchrom.com.
About Elchrom Scientific
Elchrom
Scientific is a leading biomolecular separations, analysis and purification
solutions provider. Elchrom Scientific was founded in 1998 to further develop
and exploit patented inventions made in the domain of high quality DNA, RNA and
Protein analysis and Oligonucleotide purification systems. Elchrom’s
technologies improve operational efficiencies and reduce the Total Cost of
Ownership for solutions covering applications in human, animal and plant
genetics and proteomics.
Contact: Quincy Mattingly, Business Development
& Marketing Manager
Tel: +41 41 747 25 41; e-mail protected from spam
bots; www.elchrom.com
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