Functional Protein Array suits high-throughput screening.June 27, 2006 -
Panorama(TM) Human Signal Transduction Protein Array contains 259 full-length proteins involved in cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. While conferring protein functionality, fusion tag also serves to select, tether, and uniformly orientate proteins on streptavidin-coated glass slide. Technology lets proteins behave in sterically unencumbered manner, facilitating acquisition of data that closely represents native physiological states.
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Original Press release
Sigma Aldrich Corp.
3050 Spruce St.
St. Louis, MO, 63103
USA
Sigma-Aldrich Introduces Panorama(TM) Signal Transduction Protein Array for High-Throughput Functional Screening
ST. LOUIS, May 25 -- Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ:SIAL), a leading $1.7 billion Life Science and High Technology company, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its functional protein array product line, the Panorama(TM) Human Signal Transduction Protein Array. Developed in conjunction with Procognia Ltd, UK, and licensed exclusively through Sigma-Aldrich, the Signal Transduction array contains 259 full-length proteins that are involved in key cellular processes including proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis.
This array employs a unique fusion tag that has been shown to confer protein functionality and that also serves to select, tether and uniformly orientate proteins on a streptavidin-coated glass slide. This technology offers the unique advantage of allowing proteins to behave in a sterically unencumbered manner, thereby increasing the potential for acquiring data that is more closely representative of native physiological states.
Signal transduction describes cellular response to external or internal stimuli and often results in fundamental cellular changes such as regulating gene expression or controlling cell proliferation.
"With a multiplex assay format, the researcher is empowered to recognize signaling transduction in disease states and to characterize specific proteins involved in the intricate cascade of events that follow," said Richard Pembrey, Market Segment Manager, Functional Proteomics. "With the first commercially-available array specifically targeting signal transduction, researchers can study the function of key protein families by performing parallel assays for selectivity with other proteins, antibodies, peptides, kinases and drug candidates."
The Panorama Signal Transduction Functional Protein Array extends Sigma-Aldrich's market-leading array portfolio for proteomic research and exemplifies our commitment to providing the Life Science community with innovative technologies designed to enhance and accelerate scientific discovery. Information on our protein-based array technology, including antibody and tissue extract microarrays, can be viewed at http://sigma-aldrich.com/arrays .
About Sigma-Aldrich: Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company. Its biochemical and organic chemical products and kits are used in scientific and genomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical and other high technology manufacturing. The Company has customers in life science companies, university and government institutions, hospitals, and in industry. Over one million scientists and technologists use its products. Sigma-Aldrich operates in 35 countries and has 7,000 employees providing excellent service worldwide. Sigma-Aldrich is committed to Accelerating Customer Success through Leadership in Life Science, High Technology and Service. For more information about Sigma-Aldrich, please visit its award- winning Web site at http://sigma-aldrich.com/ .
CONTACT: Sean Battles, +1-314-286-7616, or Richard Pembrey, +1-314-289-8498, both for Sigma-Aldrich
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