Cellomics, Inc. Announces the Development of Biowarfare Detection Methods
``This technology is quite unique because it is based on functional activities,'' stated D. Lansing Taylor, President and CEO, Cellomics, Inc. ``Cellomics' cell-based assays are used for detection, classification and identification of the threat agents based on their function. An activation `profile' can be constructed that will classify the agent. Proprietary GFP- based biosensors are designed to identify specific threats such as anthrax lethal toxin and botulinum neurotoxin.''
In addition to cell-based assays, Cellomics, Inc. has developed a solution-based assay for anthrax lethal factor, a toxin produced by the B. anthracis bacterium. This sensor works in existing, already fielded hardware and can detect toxin in as little as 20 minutes. This assay has the potential to discriminate between live and dead spores. Assays for other toxins of interest are currently under development. Both the cell-based platform and solution-based sensor reagent may be suitable for use with environmental or clinical samples.
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