Attana AB, a leading supplier of affordable label-free biosensor systems for real time detection and analysis of molecular interactions, has signed a distribution agreement with Biosense Srl. (www.biosense.it)
Under the terms of agreement Biosense will commence marketing Attana’s systems in Italy beginning Q1 2008. Commenting on the agreement, Dr. Teodor Aastrup, Attana CEO says, “We are delighted to have come to an agreement with Biosense Srl regarding the distribution of our products. During the past six years we have built a solid customer base on the European market and see this as the next logical step to accelerate our successful sales activities.”
“Attana has a unique product offering which complements our current product portfolio in a synergetic way and we look forward to expanding our presence in the market with the Attana biosensor systems,” comments Carlo Farachi, CEO of Biosense.
ABOUT Biosense Srl
Biosense Srl is a key supplier of high technology solutions to researchers for several life science applications, covering the entire Italian market in the life sciences field. Products offered include custom synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides, custom production of polyclonal antibodies, consumables for qualitative and quantitative PCR, systems and software for molecular imaging analysis ,of genotypes and biomolecular interactions, equipment for PCR and DNA and protein microarray technology. Founded in 1996, Biosense Srl has now established a strong distributor relationship with many suppliers of innovative products. The headquarters is in Cinisello Balsamo, Milano.
ABOUT Attana
Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Attana AB was founded with the goal of becoming a world leader within sensor technologies for detecting, registering and measuring chemical and biochemical reactions, based on the Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) technology. Today, Attana develops and sells the A100® C-Fast and the A100® biosensors along with consumables and associated services throughout Europe. Offering affordable access and high sensitivity, Attana's systems are employed at leading universities and biotech companies in a wide variety of research fields within life sciences.
ABOUT the Technology
Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) can be explained as a very sensitive scale or balance, which can measure atomic changes in mass. QCM uses the piezoelectric effect of quartz crystals, by applying an AC-potential to oscillate a quartz crystal. When atoms or molecules are added to, or removed from the surface, the change in the resonance frequency can be converted to a mass response. By attaching a specific molecule (the target) to the surface of the crystal and letting a sample flow over the surface, the target’s interaction with the sample can efficiently be studied. QCM can thereby be used to detect the presence of a substance or to characterize biochemical reactions, e.g. a drug candidate’s interaction with a protein.
For more information please contact:
Johan Lindberg
Sales Director
Tel: +46(0)8 410 200 00
Mob: +46(0)70 886 23 05
Email: johan.lindberg@
http://www.attana.com
