Azure Biosystems has introduced its Ao absorbance microplate reader: a stand-alone 96-well plate reader, combining application flexibility and performance in a user-friendly system.
An array of 96-well plate-based applications is supported, including ELISAs, nucleic acid quantification, protein quantification, enzyme kinetics, and other colorimetric assays.
The Ao was developed with a focus on user requirements for small, easy-to-use laboratory equipment supporting protein, nucleic acid and enzyme research.
Focusing on the idea that lab equipment should be intuitive and easy to use, the Ao absorbance reader was designed with a 7in full touchscreen interface, a feature typically restricted to much more expensive systems.
Setting up a plate with the Ao can now be done quickly at the touch of a finger.
The eight-position filter wheel includes five standard filters at 405, 450, 492, 595, and 630nm, plus three user-choice filters selected from 340-750nm, providing maximum application flexibility and customisation for the individual lab.
A built-in shaker, pre-set and customisable protocols, single and dual wavelength detection modes, and a motorised door for easy loading and unloading are all included in the Ao absorbance reader.
The software supports pre-processing analysis, concentration determination, interpretation with controls, and kinetic measurement analysis and curves.
Lisa Isailovic at Azure Biosystems says, “Microplate readers are essential instruments in life science research, and we are excited that our Ao microplate reader will expand our support to a broader range of applications with a distinct user-friendly system. The Ao complements our existing cSeries gel and Western blot imaging systems by providing another tool for protein and nucleic acid research.”
