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Instem Selected as North American Distributor of Comet Assay IV Solution
Manufactured by Perceptive Instruments, Comet Assay IV Now Offered Through Instem for Assessing DNA Damage with Live Video-based System
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - (BUSINESS WIRE) - February 20, 2007 - - Instem, a premier global information solutions provider, announced today that Perceptive Instruments has selected them to distribute and support their Comet Assay IV™ solution in North America.
The Comet Assay IV is an interactive live video-based system for scoring cells without complicated parameters to adjust or hardware to install. Users simply connect a camera, self-install the software and they can begin scoring. The unique algorithms used in Comet Assay IV provide investigators with the highest levels of reproducible results with minimal user intervention.
"The comet assay is playing an increasingly important role in the drug development process, and having Instem as our partner increases our reach and ability to enhance DNA damage and repair study efforts around the globe," comments Paul Pover, Director at Perceptive Instruments.
The comet assay is used in many fields of activity including genetic toxicology, biomonitoring, ecotoxicology, medical & nutritional research. The Comet Assay IV is already used at sites throughout the United States and is in high demand, with sales tripling in the first two months of 2007, as compared to 2006.
"We are very impressed with the quality of the Comet Assay IV solution and look forward to equipping and supporting customers throughout North America," comments Gary Mitchell, VP Global Marketing at Instem. "As always, the market can look to Instem for live support services before and after purchasing any solution we offer, something we believe is a responsibility of a market leader."
Comet Assay IV
More information about the Comet Assay IV solution can be found on Instem's Home page at www.instem.com, including a free 30-day trial of the system.
About Perceptive Instruments
Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, Perceptive Instruments develops, manufactures and supplies image analysis and data processing solutions for many areas of scientific research and industry. Organizations throughout the world use Perceptive's image analysis systems and data processing software, ranging from Universities and other research institutes to small/medium sized companies and multi-nationals. Perceptive Instruments management processes have been officially registered to ISO 9001:2000. This standard sets out the quality requirements for an organization, whose business processes range all the way from design and development, to product installation and servicing.
About Instem
Instem is a world-leading information solutions provider for the Life Sciences – accelerating drug and chemical development by increasing client productivity and enhancing the processes that lead to safer, more effective products.
Established in 1969, Instem has offices in the United States and Europe with its solutions supported in fifteen countries. Instem serves large multi-national corporations and smaller organizations in overcoming the challenges of managing information and provides solutions that help them further their missions while creating a competitive advantage.
For more information on Instem and its solutions, please visit www.instem.com or contact them by email at info@instem.com.
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Gary E. Mitchell, VP Global Marketing, Instem US HQ
Tel: (610) 941-0990
Email: gary.mitchell@instem.com
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