OpenSPR, a compact, easy-to-use surface plasmon resonance instrument for label-free analysis of molecular interactions, has been released by Waterloo-based Nicoya Lifesciences. The powerful and cost-effective instrument is suitable for applications in academic research, commercial R&D, and education.
It can analyze a wide range of molecule interactions in real time, such as proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, peptides, polymers, and small molecules. Utilizing technology based on nanoparticles to produce localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) – a sensitive optical technique for measuring nanoscale surface interactions – it can be used to determine kinetics, develop novel assays, examine surface reactions, and more. Nicoya Lifesciences