Introducing OptimersTM
3rd October 2018
Proprietary process with validated improvement in delivery and performance
OptimersTM in 12 weeks
Aptamer Group is pleased to announce availability of OptimersTM – the new standard for our custom development services.
Aptamer Group is dedicated to continually improve its service offerings to identify the best reagent(s) from within our vast aptamer libraries in the […]
29th August 2018
At Aptamer Group, every custom aptamer project begins with a feasibility study. The target and assay matrix are tested for compatibility and stability with the aptamer library, under a variety of conditions. At this early stage it is important to understand the optimal strategy for the selection, address any potential issues and […]
1st August 2018
Scientists from the Technical University of Denmark, led by Krishna Kant have published a new review in Biotechnology Advances including aptamer-based approaches for the rapid detection of food-borne pathogens.
Food borne diseases, caused by the consumption of foods contaminated with pathogens or their toxins, are one of the major burdens to public health, causing […]
18th May 2018.
Traditionally small molecules, such as antibiotics, have been difficult targets for ELISA development. Aptamer Group has selected aptamers that bind to small molecules, previously inaccessible to other binding technologies. Utilising our state-of-the-art automation and parallel processing techniques, we can select high affinity and highly specific aptamers against small molecule targets, in solution. These […]
18th April 2018
Previously we introduced aptamers as a tool for cell specific staining. Here we have taken this technology a step further to demonstrate that aptamers can monitor disease progression in cancer.
By utilising our selection methodology, we can rapidly isolate aptamers against cells in different disease states. Through this process we have been able to identify […]
19th September, 2017
An insight into working at Aptamer Group
Mateja joined Aptamer Group in August as a Selection Technician. Now she has had the chance to settle in and become established in her role, we took the opportunity to catch up with her.
Can you tell us a bit about your Ph.D.?
I have just finished the research […]
12th September, 2017
Aptamer Applications: Using Aptamers in Lateral Flow Assays
There is a growing need for easy to use, point of care tests. A technology where aptamers can be used to achieve this is in lateral flow assays. A lateral flow assay is a method of detecting the presence (or absence) of an analyte without complicated […]
5th September, 2017
At Aptamer Group we consider it vital to invest in the scientists of tomorrow. A great method for achieving this is by providing an environment where students can expand their knowledge. By having close ties with the University of York, Aptamer Group is able to support student industrial placements. One student who has […]
25th August, 2017
Starting with the end in mind
The use of aptamers in point of care diagnostic devices, for monitoring drug dose levels or for use as therapeutics, requires functionality across a wide variety of conditions.
Aptamer selection starts in conditions optimised to promote aptamer/target interaction to identify the best target-binders. Subsequently, by introducing different pressures, we […]
22nd August, 2017.
Biomarker Discovery
A biomarker is a measurable indicator showing the presence or severity of a disease state. Using biomarkers to differentiate between healthy and diseased cells can enable the development of specific diagnostics, research tools and targeted therapeutics.
Biomarker Discovery using Aptamers
Traditional biomarker discovery is a long process and relies on multiple comparisons using various […]
