DNA and Protein

The DNA and Protein laboratory offer a service to the pharmaceutical industry to outsource and develop methods and assays associated with clinical studies.

RSSL Pharma offers:

• Consultative approach to method development and validation
• Routine analysis on validated assays
• ELISA method development and assays
• Working with customers we offer continuous support, communication and feedback throughout the project with experienced scientists

Services include:

• DNA extraction/purification
• RNA isolation
• cDNA production
• PCR assay development using bioinformatic tools
• Real Time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
• Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)
• Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP)
• Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP)
• Single-stranded Confirmation Polymorphism (SSCP)
• Microsatallite analysis

The laboratory uses state of the art equipment:  Applied Biosystems 3100 Genetic Analyser, Applied Biosystems 9700 PCR , BioRad i-cycler Real Time PCR and Agilent Bioanalyser (Lab on a Chip).