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| Do-Coop Technologies announced that the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award in the European polymerase chain reaction (PCR) reagents market is conferred on Do-Coop Technologies Ltd. for its series of novel nanotechnology-based reagents, which are all based-on the innovative Neowater, and for their role in enhancing the efficacy and accuracy of PCR results. The company is also lauded for its consistent market leadership. A patented nanotechnology procedure enables Neowater to uniquely mimic the intra cellular properties of water. Neowater exhibits hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties, and is fundamentally a water solution with hydrated particles that reduce its entropy. "Since it is ready to use and is water-based, it offers complete stability over the long-term and does not require any specific temperature maintenance," notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst G. Haripriya. "Among its key benefits are user-friendliness, ease-of-use, cost-effectiveness, an environmentally safe profile and the ability to yield repeatable results." In addition to being used as a reagent, Neowater can be used as a biocatalyst, media growth enhancer, solvent and buffer. It can be boiled, autoclaved, sheared, filtered, frozen and also shipped and stored at room temperature. The advantage of Neowater is that it provides a better physical environment for chemical reactions without altering it. The addition of Neowater requires only minimal alterations in the laboratory procedure but the results that are delivered are voluminous. "In some places, Neowater is used as a replacement for solvents which are alcohol and detergent-based while, at times, it is also used as a reformulation substitute to reduce the toxicity of drugs," adds Ms. Haripriya. "Neowater can also be used as a substitute for conventional buffers to avoid issues related to viscosity." The PCR enhancement is due to the unique mechanism of action behind Neowater, namely, that it hydrates molecules and locally concentrates them even when inside other buffers or normal water. The product is also cost effective and can be easily used in many types of sub-optimal and inefficient reactions. "Neowater used for PCR enhances the PCR yield and sensitivity and can also reduce the total PCR volume," says Ms. Haripriya. "It also can improve the reaction specificity and thereby reduce the length and number of cycles of the PCR reaction." Although currently a monopoly because of the patented nanotechnology behind it, the Neowater brand is well established among end users and promises to have continued appeal. The product has already achieved significant market penetration and has strengthened Do-Coop Technologies' global presence. The Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership is bestowed each year upon the company that has demonstrated excellence in technology leadership within its industry. The recipient company has demonstrated technology leadership by excelling in all stages of the technology life cycle-incubation, adaptation, take-up and maturity-to ensure a continuous flow of improvements. By innovating leading-edge concepts the company has pioneered client applications. Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognise companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community, by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics. |
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