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Software Aids Electrophoresis Interpretation

Sebia (UK) Limited
5 Feb 2008

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Electrophoresis specialist Sebia has introduced Neurosoft: a dedicated software tool designed to complement its automated capillary electrophoresis systems in routine biochemistry and immunology laboratories.

Assisting biomedical and clinical scientists with result reporting and clinical diagnosis, Neurosoft uses a reference database to differentiate between normal and abnormal serum protein patterns and automatically classify patient results. Analysis time is significantly reduced as over 200 results can be processed in under two minutes, and standardised results screening removes the potential subjectivity of manual curve interpretation. The expert user can accept or refuse the interpretation offered at their discretion.

Through investment in advanced technologies Sebia has developed a range of automated electrophoresis systems to meet the changing needs of today’s clinical laboratories. Both the flagship Capillarys and compact Minicap provide fully automated screening of serum proteins which, combined with the added functionality of Neurosoft, create a powerful diagnostic package.

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Capillary ElectrophoresisCapillary electrophoresis (CE) is used to separate molecules based on charge, size and hydrophobicity. Pressure, voltage or a vacuum is used to introduce the sample to fused silica capillaries. Fluorescence, UV/Vis, UV or diode array detectors are used to visualize components. Types of CE systems include capillary electrochromatography (CEC), capillary zone electrophoresis and capillary gel electrophoresis. Find the best capillary electrophoresis equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.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.Data AnalysisData analysis hardware and software is available to make data processing straight-forward yet powerful. Data software can be used for math and stats, technical graphing and image analysis. In addition, software is available for specific data analysis of electrophoresis, densitometry, ELISA and DNA sequencing.ImmunologyImmunological techniques measure and characterize immune responses. Immunology kits and analysis systems often use techniques such as ELISA, radioimmunoassay (RIA) and immunodiffusion assays, Immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry. Immunologists use equipment such as flow Cytometers, plate readers, plate washers and fluorescent microscopes.Clinical TrialsClinical Trials, an essential part of drug discovery process, assess the safety and effectiveness of a new medication or device in the pharmaceutical industry. Clinical Trials are a phased process (Phase 0, Phase I, Phase II, Phase III and Phase IV) which begins after initial preclinical testing.

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