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AUTOMATION SIMPLIFIES THE PROTEIN SAMPLING PROCESS
August 14, 2003
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New On-Line Protein Assay System Proves More Accurate and More Cost Effective
Acton, MA, - Groton Biosystems, a subsidiary of Groton Technology, Inc., announces the release of a revolutionary, On-line protein assay system, the GPA 1000. This fully automated, On-line bioreactor process analysis system is designed to address the increasing need for a more accurate, high speed, and cost effective solution for monitoring protein development and its production.
"The concept of On-line molecular measurement has been in discussion for years, but Groton has taken the lead in making it a reality," said Bill Dinardo, CEO of Groton Biosytems. "The GPA 1000 system will increase the efficiency of a skilled protein scientist significantly and will significantly reduce labor costs, which, in the end saves the consumer money."
The GPA 1000 is an unprecedented On-line system that allows the protein scientist to sample a reactor, process the sample, perform all assays, and tabulate results in as little as fifteen minutes. A wide range of measurements can be made, including protein titer, nutrient and metabolite assays, and biophysical. The automated nature of the system means that it truly operates hands-free, thus eliminating the need for having skilled technical employees monitoring and performing traditional manual sampling, preparation and assay. With the GPA 1000 in place scientists, technicians, and production personnel are free to concentrate on higher value-added core tasks while at the same time reducing method development time, enhancing product yield, and avoiding batch failures.
The turnkey system is delivered with an optimized analytical method suitable for most installations. Internal clean-in-place systems insure accurate determinations and that no batch-to-batch contamination or carryover can occur. In a typical installation, the GPA1000 connects directly to the reactor through a proprietary sanitary connection. Samples can be as small as 1/2 to 5 ml per assay cycle.
The GPA1000 is 21CFR Part 11 compliant and complete system validation packages are available to assist in meeting cGMP standards and other current FDA compliance requirements. Several analytical options are also available to customize the assay system to specific requirements. Price and delivery quoted upon request.
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