Activotec Reports On Strong Demand For Automated Peptide Synthesizers

Leading European specialists in peptide and organic synthesis technologies, Activotec (Cambridge, UK), has reported on strong demand for their Activo-P11 Peptide Synthesizer, an easy to use instrument for synthesis of very high quality peptides.

Chris Littlewood, Chief Executive of Activotec, commented "Since its launch in 2007 - market reaction to the Activo-P11 has been extremely positive, installations in peptide laboratories worldwide have exceeded even our most optimistic expectations". He added "We are the only European company with international service and support teams that are exclusively focused on peptide synthesis instrumentation and services. This enables Activotec to be uniquely positioned to provide customers with informed technical assistance enabling them to get the most from their peptide synthesizer".

Drawing upon decades of experience in high quality peptide synthesis and automation processes - Activotec has included many features in the Activo-P11 that benefit users. Designed by chemists for chemists, the fully automated Activo-P11 is very easy to use. Intuitive peptide wizard software prompts users enabling quick definition of protocols. Just enter the peptide sequence, fill in the quantity required, define the resin to use and then press run. Cycle times are as low as 30 minutes per coupling and even long peptides can be synthesized with true walk away automation. Disposable reactors and amino acid containers aid easy installation, removal and maintenance. Combining compatibility with a wide range of commercially available resins and reagents with the ability to perform a wide range of Fmoc and t-Boc chemistries the versatile Activo-P11 is able to synthesise peptides in the 0.1 - 2.0 mmol. scale.