BioReliance introduces new protein array platform
12 November 2008
BioReliance has introduced a new protein-array platform that offers
greater sensitivity, reduced testing time and reliable results. The
platform, brand-named ReliArray, can simultaneously screen for four
non-human pathogens in animal serum.
“It is essential to researchers that they can depend on the results
of serological screenings. These tests ensure that their research
animals are healthy and will keep their research results uncompromised.
Until ReliArray was developed, serological testing methodologies have
had limited sensitivity and results could vary from sample to sample,”
said John Kolman, PhD, Senior Director, Research and Development,
BioReliance Corporation. “Not only does ReliArray allow faster
turnaround, it also provides greater specificity, sensitivity and
scalability.”
ReliArray offers specific screening targeted toward the most common
non-human primate pathogens, including B-virus, simian retroviruses,
simian immunodeficiency virus and simian T-cell lymphotropic/leukemia
virus. Each protein array slide contains a collection of microscopic
protein antigens arrayed onto the slide surface, enabling the
simultaneous screening for antibodies against multiple pathogens. Array
data are collected and quantified with BioReliance’s proprietary array
analysis software.
“This new technology has many advantages not available with other
screening methods. With ReliArray, we can offer our clients faster and
more robust results,” said Darryl Goss, Vice President, Toxicology &
Laboratory Animal Diagnostic Services Business Units. “We offer our
clients exactly what they need and help them do their jobs faster and
better by combining advanced technologies, such as ReliArray, with the
most skilled sales and scientific personnel.”
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