New dimension in automation of nucleic acid purification and molecular diagnostics

Invitek Biotechnolgy & Biodesign Ltd. announces the introduction of a new generation of superparamagnetic nanoparticles for nucleic acid isolation (InviMag® nano). In cooperation with the Chinese company Allrun Nano Science & Technology CO., Ltd. Invitek will adapt and extend its product portfolio for manual and fully automated magnetic extraction of nucleic acids during autumn 2007. The high-performance paramagnetic nanobeads with a controlled surface featuring various functionalities are applicable for efficient isolation of high-quality DNA and RNA ready to use in downstream applications and accommodate a wide range of species and sample types. In addition, they feature a uniform small size (~ 200 nm), large active surface and high paramagnetic content (70 - 90% of iron oxides). In suspension the beads show great advantages for automated nucleic acid extraction and are therefore highly suitable for high-throughput processing.
Within the exhibition Biotechnica 2007 in Hannover, Germany, 9.-11. October, Invitek will present the superparamagnetic nanobeads InviMag® nano (Hall 09, Booth E06/01) for the first time.

Invitek Gesellschaft für Biotechnik & Biodesign mbH, Robert-Rössle-Str. 10, 13125 Berlin
Sonja Farhangi
Email: marketing@invitek.de
T +49 30 9489 2894
X +49 30 9489 2909
www.invitek.de

About the Invitek Biotechnology & Biodesign Ltd.
INVITEK BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIODESIGN LTD. is a worldwide acting provider of innovative, high-quality solutions and technical support to the life sciences and diagnostics industry. Since 1992 the company is internationally acclaimed for its outstanding and high performance technology platform and offers a broad spectrum of superior products for nucleic acid purification, molecular diagnostics, drug discovery and biomedical research. Within the modular product concept “I-tek solution”, Invitek combines its technological developments in complete solutions for molecular diagnostics. An example is the successful introduction of an early warning system for colon carcinoma. Invitek has been certified under EN ISO 9001: 2000 and EN ISO 13485 : 2003 and produces under EC Directive 98/79/EEC (IVD-MD).


About the Shanghai Allrun Nano Science & Technology CO., Ltd.
Founded in 2002, the Shanghai Allrun Nano Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is based in Shanghai, China and together with its strategic partner, the Research Institute of Micro/Nano Science & Technology in Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the company owns and develops a large know-how in nano science & technology. They are highly trained in producing superparamagnetic nanoparticles for in vitro diagnostic and life sciences. As a supplier of uniform polymeric and silica nanosphere products, its aim is to develop and deliver high-quality products that offer a compelling advantage for the customers and strategic partners.

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