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S Y N G E N E
A DIVISION OF THE SYNOPTICS GROUP
NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 13.04.11
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NEW G:BOX Chemi IR 6 System for IR Image Analysis
Generates Multiplexed IR and Fluorescent Western Blot Images in Seconds
B E A C O N H O U S E,
NUFFIELD ROAD
CAMBRIDGE
CB4 1TF
TEL: 01223 72 7123
FA X: 01223 727 101
E-MAIL: sales@syngene.com
www.syngene.com
Cambridge, UK: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis
solutions is delighted to introduce the G:BOX Chemi IR6, a new multi-application
imaging system, designed for scientists that want a rapid and affordable method of
analysing IR and fluorescently stained proteins on multiplexed Western blots.
The new G:BOX Chemi IR 6 with its combination of tried and tested lighting, filters
and high-resolution 6 megapixel CCD camera allows users to image any combination
of commercial IR dyes including LI-COR dyes (IRDye ® 680 and IRDye ®
800) or Thermo Fisher dyes (DyLight ® 680 and DyLight ® 800), as well as standard
fluorescent and visible dyes in under 40 seconds.
Contained in a safe, light tight cabinet, images are captured by the G:BOX Chemi
IR 6 using the revolutionary new GeneSys image capture software. The GeneSys
software selects the optimal filter/lighting combinations by utilising its unique
database containing imaging conditions for hundreds of commercially available
DNA, RNA, protein and IR dyes. Users can then select their preferred protocol
and the G:BOX Chemi IR 6 will automatically capture a high-quality image of the
different dyes.
Laura Sullivan, Syngene’s Divisional Manager stated: “Laser-based scanners can
detect IR dyes on Westerns but are expensive and limited in their application
because they cannot image many fluorescent or chemiluminescent dyes. This is
why we are so proud to introduce our G:BOX Chemi IR 6 as an affordable
alternative, to the imaging market today.”
Laura concluded: “The G:BOX Chemi IR 6 system can generate quality images of
multiplex IR Westerns in a fraction of the time a laser-based scanner can, and the
system is so versatile it can image all commercial fluorescent, chemiluminescent
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and visible dyes as well. Scientists looking for leading-edge, cost-efficient technology for
analysing any Western blot would benefit from considering a G:BOX Chemi IR 6 system for
their laboratory.”
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For Further Information Contact:
Jayne Arthur, Syngene, Beacon House, Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF, UK.
Tel: +44(0) 1223-727123 Fax +44 (0) 1223-727101
Email: jayne.arthur@syngene.com Web site: www.syngene.com
Editor Contact:
Dr Sue Pearson, Director, International Science Writer, PO Box 170, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
SG5 3GD, UK.
Tel/Fax +44 (0) 1462- 635327 Email: sue6.pearson@ntlworld.com
Note to Editors
About Syngene
Syngene is a world-leading supplier of integrated imaging solutions for analysis and
documentation of gel-based information. Syngene’s systems are used by more than 10,000
research organisations and over 50,000 individual scientists world-wide and include many
of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and major research institutes.
Syngene, founded in 1997, is a division of the Synoptics Group based in Cambridge, UK.
The Group’s other divisions, Syncroscopy and Synbiosis, specialise in digital imaging
solutions for microscopy and microbial applications respectively. Synoptics currently
employs 40 people in its UK and subsidiary operation in Frederick, USA.