Instruments will be used to generate microarrays from pathogens such as bacillus anthracis, coronavirus/Sars, and plasmodium falciparum, for distribution among the pathogen research community
Genetix reports that the Pathogen Functional Genomics Resource Centre (PFGRC) at the Institute for Genomic Research (Tigr) has chosen the QArray2 platform to generate microarrays from a variety of scientifically important pathogens.
Two QArray2 systems have recently been installed at the PFGRC located in Rockville, Maryland, USA.
The PFGRC provides scientists with a central resource for functional genomics studies on a variety of important pathogens, such as bacillus anthracis, coronavirus/Sars and plasmodium falciparum, for which genomic sequence information is currently, or will soon be, available.
The QArray2 instruments will be used to generate microarrays from these organisms for distribution among the pathogen research community.
The QArray2 is a versatile, high throughput microarray platform which is recommended for both DNA and protein arrays.
High-resolution linear drives combined with a novel high precision low friction (HPLF) 48-pin printing head ensure exceptional array regularity and high speed printing of slides.
Importantly, the QArray2 features a high capacity plate stacker, making the system ideal for creating whole genome arrays such as those being developed by the PFGRC.
The PFGRC is managed and funded by the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and operated by the Institute for Genomic Research (Tigr),
