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Shimadzu to Showcase HPLC/UFLC, Spectroscopy, and a new Automated Electrophoresis System

Shimadzu Corporation
14 Mar 2008

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Plan to visit with Shimadzu at Booth #1115/1117 to see the latest developments in chromatography, including ultra-fast and nano LC, and spectroscopy, and to learn about the new MultiNA electrophoresis analyzer.

UV-1800 Spectrophotometer
Boasting best-in-class resolution (1 nm) and the smallest footprint of all compact standalone UVs in its class, the UV-1800 delivers better performance and ease of use with powerful functionality and UVProbe software. Key features include: enhanced validation functions, reduced stray light & noise levels, USB memory ready capabilities, and easy data processing with a variety of measurement modes, including photometric, kinetics, and biomethod.

Prominence UFLC (Ultra Fast Liquid Chromatograph)
Not just about faster performance, Prominence UFLC raises total system productivity to new levels by generating high-quality, reproducible data through superior design, engineering and quality. And, unlike specialized systems, Prominence offers you the flexibility to perform many analytical tasks (QA/QC, Mass Spec Front End, multi-dimensional LC, etc.) with one piece of high-performance equipment.

Microchip Electrophoresis System
A fully automated microchip electrophoresis system for high-resolution DNA/RNA analyses, the MultiNA features high speed, reduced running costs, and outstanding sensitivity. MultiNA delivers powerful separation and repeatability, while sensitive fluorescence detection obviates the need for highly mutagenic, toxic ethidium bromide.

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ElectrophoresisElectrophoresis equipment is used to separate mixtures of protein, DNA or RNA, based on their electric charge, size and other physical characteristics, by passing them through a medium such as a polyacrylamide gel, an agarose gel or a capillary tube. Electrophoresis equipment includes horizontal and vertical gel electrophoresis chambers, isoelectric focusing systems, 2D electrophoresis and capillary electrophoresis instruments. Precast gels with a gradient can be used or gels can be hand cast. Samples are run alongside ladders or markers to identify the approximate size of a molecule. Separated proteins and nucleic acids in the gel can be stained or probed with fluorescent markers and then imaged and detected using gel documentation instruments, transilluminators, densitometers and scanners. Find the best electrophoresis equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.UHPLC and HPLCHigh performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC), also known as UPLC, are analytical techniques used to separate, identify and quantitate components of complex mixtures including biological samples such as proteins and lipids as well as chemical mixtures of pesticides, drugs and oils. Both techniques are liquid chromatographic methods but differ by operating pressures (HPLC < 6000 psi < UHPLC ). Components of HPLC and UHPLC systems include columns, detectors, pumps, autosamplers and column heaters. Explore a range of UHPLC and HPLC columns for your specific sample needs including reverse phase, normal phase, ion exchange, HILIC, ion exclusion and size exclusion columns. For more specialized HPLC, explore FPLC, countercurrent LC and simulated moving bed systems. Find the best UHPLC and HPLC equipment in our peer reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.UV-Visible SpectroscopyUltraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometers are used to measure the interaction of UV and visible light with a sample, including transmission, reflectance & absorbance. The two major instrument classes are single-beam or double-beam spectrophotometers. More specialized equipment includes colorimeters, spectroradiometers and refractometers. Portable and microvolume spectrophotometers are also available. For the modular spectroscopy lab, explore a range of light sources for combination with a spectrograph/spectrometer and optics. Find the best UV-Vis spectroscopy products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.NanoLCNano LC is a nano scale liquid chromatography technique typically used for proteomic applications. The nano refers to the very low flow rate of the mobile phase in the system. The advantage of nanoLC is its high sensitivity. Often the system is integrated with a mass spectrometer in nano LC-MS or nano LC-MS/MS. When using nanoLC equipment consider column choice, software and accurate and precise flow rate control.DNA / RNA Extraction and PurificationPurified DNA and RNA are required for numerous downstream molecular biology applications. Consequently, the importance of high-quality DNA/RNA extraction and purification equipment cannot be underestimated. Many purification kits are available and are typically optimized for nucleic acid type and source, including plasmid DNA, genomic DNA, mRNA, RNA and viral nucleic acid purification kits. Automated extraction and purification of nucleic acids can be implemented with magnetic bead separator instruments or high-throughput purification workstations. Find the best DNA/RNA extraction and purification equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.

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