Ocimum launches massspectrometry services

Online, May 19, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, May 19, 2010: Ocimum Biosolutions today announced the launch of its mass spectrometry services using MALDI-TOF (Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation-time of flight) system in India. MALDI-TOF system not only provides reliable mass information with higher sensitivity and throughput, but also reduces the need for individual assay optimization for molecular identification and characterization.

The most important benefit that MALDI-TOF system offers is that it allows extremely small amount of samples (10-12 to 10-15 moles) to be characterized. Moreover, MALDI-TOF system works out to be cheaper for large number of samples as it provides faster analysis times, allows high sample throughput, and is more accurate. MALDI-TOF system allows analysis of mixtures and different classes of biopolymers, including peptides, oligonucleotides, glycoconjugates, and synthetic polymers. Ocimum has used MALDI-TOF services in day-to-day research solutions, project management and in providing biomolecules under GMP conditions with QC analysis. MALDI-TOF finds applications in key industries such as food and nutrition, molecular diagnostics, environmental research and biopharmaceuticals.

Ms. Anu Acharya, CEO, Ocimum Biosolutions, said, "We are very excited to launch the MALDI-TOF services in India. Through these services, we would assist scientists find solutions for their day-to-day research problems, manage their scientific projects, and provide biomolecules under GMP conditions. This launch would enable us to provide the scientific community with an entire gamut of cutting-edge services that facilitate the discovery process."

For more information, please visit www.ocimumbio.com.