DSM Nutritional Products contracts Ludesi for 2D gel image analysis
DSM has contracted Ludesi for image analysis of two-dimensional protein gels (2D gels), the basic work-horse in the field of proteomics. DSM tested Ludesi’s image analysis service thoroughly and concluded that Ludesi’s offering provided significantly increased quality and reproducibility.

“Thanks to our agreement with Ludesi we have been able to debottleneck the protein quantification step in our high-throughput 2D-gel-based proteomics platform. We get accurate relative quantitative data for a considerably larger number of spots than we could before. This improvement is of great value for an in-depth understanding of the metabolism of the microbes we are working on and thus for further engineering of biotechnological production strains” comments Dr. Isabelle Maillet at DSM Nutritional Products in Basel.

Ludesi has industrialized and centralized image and data analysis of 2D gels using a special quality-controlled image analysis process and an in-house technically advanced software. The analysis process enables scientists to get a higher level of accuracy compared to using commercially available software.

“It is rewarding that Ludesi’s technology aids the professional scientists at DSM Nutritional Products push the limits of their world-leading research further” commented Ludesi’s CEO Ola Forsstrom-Olsson. “I have the deepest respect for their work and we look forward to working together in the years to come”.

About DSM Nutritional Products

DSM Nutritional Products is the world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The business has sales of about EUR 2 billion and a long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery of new products, new formulations and attractive applications for all industry segments. For further company information please visit www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com

LUDESI

Ludesi is a global provider of bioinformatics solutions to the life science industry. The company is serving some of the most prestigious research facilities in the world with image analysis of 2D electrophoresis gels. Ludesi's analysis is performed at the Ludesi Analysis Center with proprietary software technology and strict quality control to ensure accurate and objective results. Further information can be found at www.ludesi.com.

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