Kinetics measurements, biomolecular binding

SPR offers several advantages over conventional techniques such as fluorescence or enzyme-Unked immunosorbent assay. Here the analyte does not require any special characteristics or labels and can be detected directly the measurements can be performed in real time to collect kinetic data it is a versatile technique, capable of detecting analytes over a wide range of molecular weights and binding affinities. Because of its unique features, SPR has become a powerful tool for studying biomolecular interactions. 

Because of the high sensitivity and the small reaction vessel, these instruments are very suitable for biomolecular and pharmaceutical research purposes. Typical applications are the measuring of protein and drug binding interactions, characterization of enzyme kinetics, and other biochemical problems. 

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