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Jul 28, 2023
For utilization in detecting side effects of the novel coronavirus and anti-cancer drugs
Completes sample pre-treatment, analysis, and determination on a single unit
The gene analysis instrument, geneLEAD VIII of PSS, to be released by ARKRAY, has been used by a wide range of medical institutions both domestically and internationally since its launch in 2020. This product will be available on Friday, August 4, 2023, as the successor model to "i-densy", a gene analysis instrument that ARKRAY has sold since 2012.
Gene analysis is becoming increasingly prevalent along with the growth of personalized treatment (tailor-made treatment), which provides treatment customized to each patient's constitution of health and the characteristics of their illness. Testing for innate genetic specificity through gene analysis can help predict drug efficacy and side effects prior to drug administration. In addition, the confirmation of acquired genetic mutations such as cancer, can guide the diagnosis and selection of appropriate therapeutic drugs according to the cancer type. Determining appropriate drugs according to the constitution of health and cancer type of the patient is expected to not only reduce side effects, but also to contribute to the reduction of medical costs.
The "geneLEAD VIII" is a fully automated gene analysis instrument, covering from extraction and purification to analysis of nucleic acids (DNA/RNA). By performing genetic analysis quickly and effortlessly, this instrument can be useful in the medical field where quick decisions must be made.
〇Expansion of testing items
In addition to the dedicated reagents for detecting the novel coronavirus, products such as "i-densy Pack UGT1A1(*28/*6)", an in vitro diagnostic reagent for testing drug metabolizing genes to predict side effects of anti-cancer drugs, and "i-densy Pack UNIVERSAL," a research reagent to meet various genetic testing needs, may be used.
The product line will continue to expand to meet the measurement demands of a variety of clinical departments.
〇Automating all complex genetic testing processes
Through full automation, measurement is possible by simply setting samples (such as blood, tissue, and pathological samples) without requiring advanced operational techniques.
A single unit can perform from "(1) extraction and purification of nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) from collected samples" → "(2) amplification of nucleic acids by PCR method" → "(3) gene analysis".
〇Nucleic acid purification function prior to amplification
Prior to amplification by the PCR method, "extraction" of nucleic acids from inside the cell to the outside of the cell and "purification" to remove coexisting proteins, enzymes, etc. are necessary. The "geneLEAD VIII" also automatically processes the extraction and purification of nucleic acids with its nucleic acid purification function. The purification process improves subsequent amplification efficiency.
Gene Analysis Instrument
geneLEAD VIII
ARKRAY will continue to contribute to the diagnoses and treatments in the medical field through the ongoing provision of products and proposal of operations to satisfy the demands of medical institutions.
| Name | Gene Analysis Instrument geneLEAD VIII | |
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| Release date | Friday, August 4th, 2023 | |
| Specification | ||
| Instrument type | Benchtop type | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 350 (W) x 700 (D) x 770 (H) mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 80 kg | |
| No. of sample | 1 to 8 samples (batch processing) | |
| Processing time | 90 to 120 mins (depending on the item) | |
| Thermal control function | PCR unit: 40 to 98°C (8 Independently controlled thermal cyclers) Nucleic acid extraction unit (heat block): 65 to 80°C |
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| Sample volume | 200 µL / 400 µL | |
| Elution volume | 50 µL / 100 µL / 200 µL | |
| Total PCR volume | 20 to 50 µL | |
| Detection system | 6 fluorescence detection | |
| Power source | AC100 to 120 V +/- 10%, AC200 to 240 V +/- 10% | |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz | |
| Max. power consumption | 400 VA | |
| Sales price | Preferred delivery price: 9,000,000 yen (before tax） |
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| Medical device notification no. | 12B3X00033000006 | |
| Classification | Class I (general medical devices) / Specific Maintenance Medical Device | |
This product is manufactured by Precision System Science Co., Ltd. and jointly sold by ARKRAY Marketing Co., Ltd.
"ARKRAY Marketing, Inc." is ARKRAY's distributor in Japan.
