Used LIFE TECHNOLOGIES / ION TORRENT Ion Proton #9169562 for sale

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES / ION TORRENT Ion Proton is a revolutionary laboratory instrument that provides researchers with the ability to quickly and accurately sequence DNA. This sequencing equipment uses semiconductor micro-fluidics technology and a custom-made enzyme to enable the sequencing of high-throughput strands of nucleic acids. ION TORRENT Ion Proton sequencing system is the one of the most technologically advanced platforms on the market, featuring high-throughput single-molecule sequencing of up to 36 bp of DNA, and the potential of being upgradable to longer reads. LIFE TECHNOLOGIES Ion Proton utilizes a semiconductor based micro-fluidic chip that benefits from an array of advancements in computing, imaging and microfluidics technologies. The core of Ion Proton unit consists of a semiconductor chip that is essentially the same size as a standard microfluidic chip. This chip contains electronic components and microscopically tiny channels designed to manipulate and profile molecules. In addition, the machine is equipped with a unique enzyme that is specifically designed to allow LIFE TECHNOLOGIES / ION TORRENT Ion Proton to properly sequence large volumes of DNA. The core sequencing engine consists of two parts. First is the Proton Expander, which can convert a single strand of DNA into millions of strands with a proprietary ligation technique. This process is made possible with an electric field that drives the sample through the microfluidic chip, and bonds an enzyme to each strand of DNA. This process is repeated numerous times to create millions of strands of DNA, which are ready for sequencing. The second component of the tool is the Proton Examinator, which utilizes fluorescent markers to identify and categorize the different positions of the strands of DNA. The data collected from the Proton Examinator is then sent to the Proton Analyzer to determine the actual sequence of the strands. ION TORRENT Ion Proton sequencing asset provides researchers with an unprecedented level of speed, accuracy, and sample throughput, as it can process millions of strands of DNA simultaneously within minutes. As such, LIFE TECHNOLOGIES Ion Proton makes it possible to achieve results far beyond the capabilities of traditional sequencing instruments at a fraction of the cost. Furthermore, the model is upgradable, allowing users to extend the length and complexity of their sequencing experiments as their research needs evolve.