Agilent, Paradigm release microarray kit

July 1, 2002 — Agilent Technologies Inc. and Paradigm Genetics Inc. today announced the commercial availability of an Arabidopsis microarray kit featuring more than 14,800 plant gene sequences derived from public domain databases.

The specific gene sequences contained on one industry-standard glass slide will enable scientists to conduct high-content, genome-wide screening of Arabidopsis thaliana, a model organism used in the research and development of new plants and foods.

Agilent said in a news release that its Arabidopsis microarray kit resulted from combining Paradigm’s extensive plant genome experience with Agilent’s custom microarray Technology Access Program.

In this collaboration, Paradigm Genetics used its plant genome expertise to specify, evaluate and confirm biologically relevant probes. Agilent designed the microarray using Paradigm data and used its SurePrint technology to produce the highly sensitive Arabidopsis microarray.

POST A COMMENT

Easily post a comment below using your Linkedin, Twitter, Google or Facebook account. Comments won't automatically be posted to your social media accounts unless you select to share.