tebu-bio to distribute Platypus Technologies Oris™ Kits throughout Europe

Jan. 5, 2009 - PRLog -- Platypus Technologies manufactures the Oris™ cell-based assays designed to help researchers generate more data from cell migration and invasion assays used to study cancer metastases and regenerative medicine.

tebu-bio provides scientists throughout Europe with a wide selection of products and services for Life Sciences research.

Philippe Fixe, (Marketing Manager, tebu-bio) says "Our aim is to offer European researchers the broadest possible range of reagents and services. It is important for us to be able to include innovative products such as these kits from Platypus, for the study of cell invasion and migration. The Oris™ kits allow us to further enhance our existing offer of products for this environment, including antibodies, inhibitors, enzymes, fluorescent markers..."

Maria Perr (Director of Marketing, Platypus Technologies) adds "The product offering from tebu-bio complements the Oris™ cell-based assays and helps scientists obtain more valuable information from a single sample. We look forward to educating more researchers about the flexibility of detection and instrument compatibility that is possible with the Oris™ cell-based assays.”

More information about the the Oris™ cell-based assay from Platypus for European researchers can be found at tebu-bio.com (http://www.tebu-bio.com/file/news/176/).

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tebu-bio is an expert in the supply and distribution of Life Sciences research reagents throughout in Europe, their own laboratories also provide R&D contract services. The tebu-bio.com catalogue (http://www.tebu-bio.com) offers access to the most innovative range of over 655.000 products and services.

Platypus Technologies, LLC develops innovative products for the analytical and life sciences based upon the application of nanotechnology. Utilizing recent advances in nanoscale and material science, the company provides advanced tools for use in proteomics, cell-based studies, and environmental monitoring. The company is developing a range of products that derive from a proprietary platform technology utilizing liquid crystals for the rapid detection of molecular interactions. Platypus Technologies is located in Madison, WI.