Activotec has announced a major expansion of its Cambridge, UK Headquarters and investment in new sales and production staff to meet the strong international demand for its Activo-P11 Peptide Synthesizer, an easy to use instrument for synthesis of very high quality peptides.

Chris Littlewood, Chief Executive of Activotec, commented “2008 peptide synthesizer sales have exceeded even our most optimistic expectations”. “Driven by the imminent introduction of the new Activo-M22 Multiple Peptide Synthesizer, the Activo-S44 Oligosaccharide Synthesizer as well as reactor heating, UV monitoring and large scale (>5mole) synthesis capabilities for the Activo-P11 we expect to grow even more in 2009”. He added “We are the only European company with international service and support teams that are exclusively focused on peptide synthesis instrumentation and services. This enables Activotec to be uniquely positioned to provide customers with informed technical assistance enabling them to get the most from their peptide synthesizer”.

Drawing upon decades of experience in high quality peptide synthesis and automation processes – Activotec has included many features in the Activo-P11 that benefit users. Intuitive peptide wizard software prompts users enabling quick definition of protocols. Just enter the peptide sequence, fill in the quantity required, define the resin to use and then press run. Cycle times are as low as 30 minutes per coupling and even long peptides can be synthesized with true walk away automation. Disposable reactors and amino acid containers aid easy installation, removal and maintenance. Combining compatibility with a wide range of commercially available resins and reagents with the ability to perform a wide range of Fmoc and t-Boc chemistries the versatile Activo-P11 is able to synthesise peptides in the 0.1 – 5.0 mmol. scale.

Activotec (www.activotec.com) is a customer-focused company providing high technology products and services for chemistry and biochemistry applications. Activotec provides a complete range of products and services for peptide and organic chemical synthesis.