Abstract
A microarray is an arrangement of miniaturized test sites or "spots" on a
surface. Each spot is usually no more than 250 micrometers in diameter and
contains biological molecules--usually DNA or protein--which act as probes for
a test sample applied to the array. The surface may be a glass slide, a
plastic plate with wells or a polymer bead. The microarray format allows many
tests or experiments to be performed simultaneously, in parallel, leading to
the generation of huge amounts of biological information for the application
of only a tiny amount of sample. Microarrays are often also known as
"biochips". The purpose of this TriMark Publications report is to describe the
specific segment of the microarray market aimed at analysis of proteins and
DNA.
Protein microarray applications include:
- 1) expression profiling;
- 2) serum-based diagnostics;
- 3) protein-protein binding assays;
- 4) drug-target binding; and
- 5) receptor epitope binding.
It examines the market for DNA and protein array testing equipment and
supplies using screening reagents and instruments for analysis of individual
components in blood, serum or plasma. It defines the dollar volume of sales,
both worldwide and in the U.S., and analyzes the factors that influence the
size and the growth of the market segments. Also examined are the subsections
of each market segment, including the research labs, hospital labs, and
commercial laboratories. Additionally, the numbers of institutions using this
type of testing and the factors that influence purchases are discussed. The
report surveys almost all of the companies known to be marketing,
manufacturing or developing instruments and reagents for the protein array
market in the U.S. Each company is discussed in depth with a section on its
history, product line, business and marketing analysis, and a subjective
commentary of the company' s market position.
The five main objectives of this analysis are:
- Identifying viable technology drivers through a comprehensive look at
platform technologies for DNA and protein arrays, including, probe-based
nucleic acid assays, microarrays and sequencing.
- Obtaining a complete understanding of the chief DNA and protein array
tests from their basic principles to their applications.
- Discovering feasible market opportunities by identifying high-growth
applications in different analytical diagnostic areas, focusing on the biggest
and expanding markets.
- Focusing on global industry development through an in-depth analysis of
the major world markets for DNA and protein array technology, including growth
forecasts.
- Present market figures regarding the current value of the microarray
market, projections and growth rates. The source of this information is the
most current data derived from the global diagnostic industry.
By purchasing this report, you will have:
- An understanding of the most exciting microarray market segments, current
and future.
- The latest information on leading products and research and development
(R&D) initiatives.
- Familiarity with recent developments and their effects on selected markets.
- Knowledge of the microarray market as an area of growth, research and
investment.
Key questions answered in this report:
- How can microarray tools and technologies facilitate drug discovery,
design and development?
- What are the main types of array technologies that are currently available?
- Who are the current key players in this marketplace?
- Which microarray market areas have the greatest potential for growth?
- What is the current state of the microarray market?
- Which biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies are investing in
microarray solutions?
- What are the main microarray business strategies adopted by leading
companies?
- What are the benefits of microarray technology platforms?
This report contains:
- Detailed analysis of recent trends in the microarray marketplace.
- In-depth profiles of 16 leading companies with microarray tools and
technologies.
- A five-year forecast for the microarray market in the biotechnology and
pharmaceutical industries.
- Views and principles on the microarray industry from leading industry
experts.
- Analysis of potential microarray applications in the life science sector.
- Market predictions and trends analysis concerning U.S. expenditure on
array solutions.
- Projections for future applications of microarrays in drug discovery, from
the industry' s R&D perspective.
- Analysis of commercial microarray business strategies.
- The latest news and developments in the microarray marketplace.
- A comprehensive overview and insight into microarray business strategies.
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