Blog
Educational material, comparison studies and publications on SPR and other related techniques for researchers.
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Nicoya redefines SPR with new affordable, benchtop 2-channel system
Nicoya releases their new 2-channel OpenSPR instrument. With the addition of a second channel and a number of automated and user-friendly features, the company is continuing their mission to help scientists solve their toughest research challenges in both industry and academia.
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OpenSPR Phospholipid Binding Data Advances Cardiac Health Research
Dr. Zeczycki, a researcher at East Carolina University, uses OpenSPR’s surface plasmon resonance technology to get the key binding data needed for their recent publication on protein-lipid interaction. Results show that elevated levels of DHA may contribute to various metabolic disease via a reduction in cardiac mitochondrial enzyme activity.
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OpenSPR Binding Data Helps Advance Cervical Cancer Therapies
Dr. Zhang recently published a paper demonstrating the disruption potential of small molecules synthesized from taspine-derivatives to combat the Janus kinase/signal transducers and activators of transcription (JAK/Stat) signaling pathway, a known pathway in the development of cervical cancer. Read the full article to see how OpenSPR provided Dr. Zhang with the data needed to publish her protein-small molecule research.
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Determination of Protein Concentrations using OpenSPR
Looking for quick, easy and affordable protein concentration analysis? Benchtop SPR can help. In our application note, we demonstrate how OpenSPR™ can be used as a concentration assay for determining the level of α-lactalbumin, an important protein in milk.
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OpenSPR Binding Data Helps Advance Biotherapeutic Drug Discovery
Dr. Brown, a researcher at Lehigh University, uses OpenSPR’s surface plasmon resonance technology to get the key binding data needed for their recent publication on protein-peptide interaction, demonstrating the possibility of using target-based peptides to inhibit leukotoxin mediated cytotoxicity in human white blood cells.
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OpenSPR Binding Data Helps Advance Ageing & Cancer Research
Dr. Roth, a researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina, uses OpenSPR’s surface plasmon resonance technology to get the key binding data needed for their recent publication on protein-protein interaction, helping them discover a direct link between telomere damage–dependent senescence and apoptosis with regards to aging and cancer.
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SPR, ITC, MST & BLI: What’s the optimal interaction technique for your research?
Currently, the four most used techniques are Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC), Microscale Thermophoresis (MST), and Biolayer Interferometry (BLI). Each technique has its advantages and disadvantages. Read our SPR, ITC, MST & BLI comparison and take a 5 minute quiz to determine the optimal technique for your research.
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How Dr. Piazza uses SPR to complement NMR data for protein structure-function publications
Dr. Piazza, PhD graduate from the University of Waterloo, uses both NMR & OpenSPR’s surface plasmon resonance technology to get the key binding data needed for his recent publication on protein-peptide interaction.
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8 Ways to Make The Most Of Your Leftover Research Funding
As the fiscal year end quickly approaches, we understand how hard it is to juggle purchasing lab equipment and chemical reagents, while trying to meet publication deadlines. Read “8 Ways to Make the Most of Your Leftover Funding” to see how you can spend your leftover funding to accelerate your research with OpenSPR & publish within 3 months.
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OpenSPR Binding Data Helps Advance Cancer Drug Discovery
Dr. Lu, a researcher at Sichuan University, uses OpenSPR’s surface plasmon resonance technology to get the key binding data needed for their recent publication on protein-protein interaction, helping them discover a new strategy for tumor-targeted delivery of anticancer agents.