AstraNet Highlights Processes for Measuring and Protecting Nucleic Acid Samples
1 Sept 2011The AstraGene micro-volume spectrophotometer is designed to offer protection of samples during concentration and purity measurements, in circumstances where volumes of DNA are at a minimum. Using through-the-tip analysis techniques, the sample remains inside the sterile pipette tip at all times. The instrument requires minimal maintenance and has a calibration that should not change during the life of the instrument. This offers maximum protection for precious samples.
The procedure of dispensing the sample onto a pedestal or into a cuvette is eliminated, the user simply picks up a 2µl sample, inserts the pipette tip into the holder and makes the measurement; the sample can then be safely returned for further amplification or processing with no fear of contamination.
AstraGene is based on a sensitive CCD array spectrophotometer, with no moving parts and a pulsed xenon lamp that should never need replacing. This robust instrument requires minimal maintenance and has a calibration that should not change during the life of the instrument.
DNA or RNA concentration and purity ratios are returned within 2 seconds of clicking the measure button, while Direct and Indirect Protein measurements can also be made, along with Micro-Array Labeling Efficiency studies. AstraGene can be used as a dedicated micro-volume spectrophotometer or be fitted with cuvette or dip-probe accessories to handle or support all spectrophotometer requirements.
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AstraGene - for the routine laboratory analysis of nucleic acids and proteins
AstraNet Systems LtdAstraGene has been developed for the routine laboratory analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. With its specially developed through-the-tip measurement technology, your precious samples will never leave the pipette tip – speeding up analysis and protecting your sample. This simple system makes your work-flow as easy as just taking up the 2µl sample with the pipette, placing the pipette and tip in the holder and selecting the ‘measure’ option. The sample can then be recovered, with no risk of contamination, for further processing or other analysis.