Abstract
INTRODUCTION
With increasing R&D conducted in developing new drugs in the pharmaceutical
and biotechnology sectors, the importance of protein separation is evident.
Thus, BCC Research sought to determine which industries use protein separation
techniques and to assess which of the techniques are poised for growth.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- The U.S. market for separation systems of commercial biotechnology broken
down into five segments: liquid chromatography, centrifugation, membrane
filtration, electrophoresis and niche separations
- Market trends, historical data, and five-year projections to 2011
- A discussion and review of important technology and the latest
technological advancements in the industry
- Lists and analysis of important and upcoming patents
- Profiles for the top players within the industry.
INFORMATION SOURCES
The major sources of information for this study have been the primary research
done by interviewing the majority of the key players in this industry and
secondary research compiled from the Internet, company websites, current
financial and trade information, and government sources.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
Alpita Shah has an MBA in Healthcare and a B.S. in life sciences. She has
published many articles and reports in the areas of biotechnology and
healthcare. She is familiar with the operations of many healthcare companies