As protein arrays have become more consistent and reliable, scientists have begun to incorporate them into their proteomics experiments. The technologys ability to detect protein expression more quickly and easily than traditional approaches has begun to transform the dream of characterizing an organisms entire collection of proteins (i.e., proteome) into reality through high throughput analysis. While there is tremendous excitement about the potential of protein arrays to further our understanding about protein function, there are also concerns over frustrating technical limitations.
Based on a 39-question survey of scientists in the field of proteomics, Protein Microarrays: Technology Adoption & Utilization provides suppliers with insights into the types of products required to support this research. In order to benchmark the current state of the market for protein arrays, this report details researchers experimental parameters, current and future levels of sample throughput and choice of supplier. It reveals respondents satisfaction with their protein arrays, reagents and instrumentation, and determines the product attributes that are of the greatest importance, as well as areas where they perform above or below expectations. Additionally, the report explores why some proteomics researchers opt not to use protein arrays and what factors could influence scientists to begin using them.
By using this report to understand the actual experiences, needs and preferences of researchers, suppliers of protein arrays, arraying supplies and related equipment will be better able to make refinements to existing products to appeal to the diverse needs of their target market and extend the use of their protein array products into additional laboratories.
The major objectives of this report are as follows:
- Identify the key experimental parameters of protein microarray technology for both current and future users.
- Ascertain the reasons why researchers utilize protein microarrays.
- Identify factors that might induce researchers reluctant to adopt the technology to use protein microarrays.
- Determine current levels of throughput and estimate change in throughput over the next 12 months.
- Identify the preferred suppliers of protein microarray slides, products for self-printing of arrays and microarray readers.
- Measure respondents levels of satisfaction with key attributes of protein microarrays and microarray readers.
- Determine the factors that influence respondents decisions to choose one supplier over another for protein microarrays and readers.
- Understand respondents expectations for future innovations in protein microarray technology.
View Cart
