More Information on 'Nanoprobes'

Nanoprobes is a company that develops and markets unique reagents and technology for detecting biological molecules. The company's products include gold labeling technology, which uses chemically cross-linked metal clusters and nanoparticles as labels. These labels can be attached to any molecule with a reactive group, including proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, small molecules, and lipids, and can be used for detection and localization. Nanoprobes' mission is to provide high-quality products and services to its customers, and to support them in the development of innovative solutions for a range of applications, including life sciences research, diagnostics, and therapeutics. With its expertise in gold labeling technology and its commitment to innovation and customer support, Nanoprobes is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the scientific community.

About Nanoprobes
Nanoprobes was founded to develop the most sensitive reagents and technology for detecting biological molecules. Our unique gold labeling technology uses chemically cross-linked metal clusters and nanoparticles as labels. Unlike conventional immunogold probes, in which colloidal gold particles are electrostatically adsorbed to antibodies and proteins, our gold labels are uncharged molecules which are cross-linked to specific sites on biomolecules. This gives our probes a range and versatility which is not available with colloidal gold. Our labels can be attached to any molecule with a reactive group -- proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, small molecules and lipids -- for detection and localization. Other labels can be combined with our gold labels; our unique FluoroNanogold probes combine Nanogold® and fluorescein into a single probe for imaging a specimen both by fluorescence and electron microscopy. New probes can be engineered based on any fragment of a naturally occurring biomolecule, and the label can be positioned away from the binding site so it does not interfere with binding. Our 1.4 nm Nanogold® probes have been cited in over 80 publications, and we are now developing larger cross-linkable labels in order to offer our customers larger covalently linkable probes with the same advantages.