Equipment Model

Merck Magpix System with Xponent

Description

The Luminex MAGPIX system is an advanced multiplexing instrument that utilizes MILLIPLEX MAP magnetic bead-based multi-analyte panels for high-throughput biomarker quantification.

Lab

MIV

Institute

Manipal Institute of Virology (MIV)

Location

Manipal Institute of Virology, Madhav Nagar, MAHE, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Multiplex immunoassays for detecting cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors.

  • Nucleic acid research, including gene expression and SNP genotyping.

  • Enzymatic assays for functional biochemical studies.

  • Receptor-ligand interaction studies for drug discovery and molecular biology.

  • High-throughput screening for infectious disease and clinical biomarker research.

• Key Features

  • Capable of measuring up to 50 analytes in a single well.

  • Uses CCD imaging technology for high sensitivity and reproducibility.

  • Compact and robust design with minimal maintenance requirements.

  • Streamlined operation with automated start-up and shutdown protocols.

  • Compatible with MILLIPLEX® MAP panels for a broad range of biomarker assays.

• Limitations

  • Requires specialized assay kits for operation.

  • Limited to magnetic bead-based assays.

  • Sensitivity can be affected by sample preparation and assay conditions.

  • Software training may be required for optimal data analysis.