Company:Asuragen
Asuragen is a biotechnology company based in Austin, Texas involved in diagnostics and therapeutics.
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| Industry | Biotechnology |
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| Founded | March 2006 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Divisions | Diagnostics, Translational Diagnostics |
| Website | http://www.asuragen.com/ |
History
In 1989 Dr. Matt Winkler left his position as an Associate Professor of Zoology at the University of Texas and formed a molecular biology reagent company called Ambion. Winkler then formed Asuragen from Ambion's Molecular Diagnostics and Pharmacogenomic Service Divisions following the March 2006 sale of the Research Products Division of Ambion Inc. to the Applied Biosystems Group (currently Life Technologies).[1] In December 2007, the microRNA therapeutics activities were moved into a new entity called Mirna Therapeutics.[2]
Products and Services
Asuragen's offerings include molecular diagnostic products providing identification of genetic abnormalities associated with oncology and genetic diseases. The company also provides RNA-related services and PCR kits designed for protein detection.[3] The company received $49 million in funding in 2006.[4]
In 2018, Asuragen was named one of the primary producers of PCR reagents by Apex Market Reports.[5]
References
- ↑ Rockwell, Lily (December 10, 2007), "Asuragen gets push forward", Austin American Statesman: D2, D4
- ↑ Harrington, Kate (January 18–24, 2008), "Asuragen launches new microRNA firm", Austin Business Journal: 3, 7
- ↑ "New Products Posted to GenomeWeb: PerkinElmer, Phase Genomics, Pacific Biosciences, Asuragen, More". Genome Web. 1 June 2018. https://www.genomeweb.com/new-products-posted-genomeweb-perkinelmer-phase-genomics-pacific-biosciences-asuragen-more#.Wyk4UqdKiUk.
- ↑ Seldon, Johathan (May 28, 2006), "49M in venture funds bring Asuragen to life", Austin Business Journal: D2, D4, http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2006/05/29/story3.html?s=print
- ↑ "PCR Reagent Market Research Report 2018". Apex Market Reports. 2018. https://apexmarketreports.com/Heavy-Industry/PCR-Reagent-Market-Research-Report-2018.
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