Advances in Label-Free Detection Technologies

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology

• Scope and Segmentation
• Research Methodology

Label-Free Technologies in Focus

• Industry Snapshot and Key Findings
• Key Innovations from Academia

2. LABEL-FREE DETECTION--A PRIMER

An Introduction

• Importance of Studying Biomolecular Interactions
• Label-Free Technology and Its Advantages

Technologies and Applications

• Technology Overview
• Applications Overview

3. KEY INNOVATIONS IN LABEL-FREE DETECTION

Optical Technologies

• Reflectometric Interference Spectroscopy
• Imaging Surface Plasmon Resonance Technology
• Colorimetric Resonant Reflection-Based Systems
• An SPR-Based Technology for Biomolecular Interaction Analysis
• A Bright Technology for Assay Development
• Diffractive Optics Technology-Based Instrumentation

Nonoptical Technologies

• A Robust Nonoptical Technology for Cell-Analyses Applications
• An Innovative Technology Based on Resonance Acoustics
• A Quartz Crystal-Based Technology for Surface Analysis
• A Calorimetry-Based System in Microplate Format
• Nanopores Enable Label-Free Detection

4. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

Assessment of Industry Growth Impacting Factors

• Positive Factors Influencing Industry Growth
• Industry Challenges and Recommendations

Analysis and Trends

• Analyst' s Insights--Looking Beyond the Horizon
• SWOT Assessment

5. KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS

Patents

• Key Patents in Optical Label-Free Technology
• Key Patents in Nonoptical Label-free Technology

Contacts

• Key Contacts in North America
• Key Contacts in Rest of the World

6. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Database Tables

• Number of Biotechnology Companies--World (2002 to 2012)
• Government R&D Investment in Biotechnology--World (2002 to 2012)
• Venture Capitalist Investment in Biotechnology--World (2002 to 2012)