Adoption of Two-Dimensional Gels with Complementary Technologies Boosts the Proteomics Market.

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- -Two-dimensional (2D) gel electrophoresis as a standard tool for protein analysis continues to be energized by the growing proteomics market. In spite of being time-consuming and labor-intensive, the ability of 2D gels to be used along with alternative technologies is expected to encourage their uptake.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.healthcare.frost.com), World Two-Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis Markets, reveals that revenue in the world 2D gel markets totaled $313 million in 2003 and is projected to reach $717 million by 2010.

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"Most researchers concede that the quality of data gathered from gels is superior to that obtained by using other techniques," notes Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Sinead Igoe. "But very often, instead of utilizing complementary technologies in tandem, researchers tend to opt for either one or the other."

For instance, though the use of 2D gels along with complementary techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC), researchers yield comprehensive results, but researchers are sometimes inclined to choose one over the other, thus restraining overall gel sales.

As researchers become increasingly conscious of the benefits derived from the synchronized use of these techniques, they are likely to allocate more funds in research and development to expand the proteomics market.

Already, many countries outside the United States such as Canada and the United Kingdom have shown a marked preference for investing extensively in the proteomics market.

Yet another factor that is likely to popularize the uptake of 2D gels is their ability to gather large amounts of information through image analysis and data-mining solutions.

As the demand for comprehensive solutions with greater accuracy rates continues to increase, researchers are expected to incorporate 2D gel image analysis software along with the results derived from alternative tools and technologies.

"Gel comparisons and image storage capabilities enable researchers to generate quality information and further the analysis of specific samples," says Igoe.

However, even while they acknowledge the significance of data derived from 2D gel image analysis, scientists are hesitant to learn new techniques and software programs. This could translate into a failure to move from older packages to new, more advanced software solutions.

On the whole, huge corporations such as pharmaceuticals companies have been found to be more adoptive of new solutions, while smaller companies are more circumspect.

Further, while researchers are unanimous on the performance capabilities of 2D gels, they are daunted by the time-consuming procedures and difficulties associated with using them.

Generating credentials that reinforce the long-term benefits of reverting to 2D gel compatible software is expected to alleviate some of this hesitation. Providing researchers with efficient technical customer support to overcome the numerous difficulties associated with 2D gels is also likely to positively influence adoption rates.

"It is essential that manufacturers maintain a close relationship with end users in the market," notes Igoe. "This will enable them to surmount the challenges most critical to the researcher at the moment and cater to end users at various levels."

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Keywords in this release: two-dimensional gels, 2D gels, electrophoresis, proteomics, liquid chromatography, LC, apparatus, consumables, informatics, protein research, image analysis, data-mining solutions, gel images, research, information, market, trends, technology, service, forecast.