Ann Arbor, MI, June 07, 2024 — Cayman Chemical, a leading supplier of research tools for the life science community, has widened their portfolio to include molecular-based detection kits through a strategic partnership with PCRassays.com. PCRassays.com offers more than 200 qPCR-based assays for infectious diseases, over 50 of which are multiplex assays, including panels for wound, upper respiratory, urinary tract, and STIs.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Cayman Chemical to provide our portfolio of assays worldwide,” said shared company founder and CEO, John SantaLucia. “Cayman has a long-standing and exceptional breadth of products offered to the research community, and we’re enthusiastic about adding further value for researchers.” PCRassays.com’s line of products has been designed using DNA Software, the industry-leading multiplex design software. Multiplex PCR kits save researchers time and expenses by allowing for simultaneous detection, minimal enzyme amounts, and high-throughput analysis.
PCRassays.com is based out of Plymouth, MI and one of the many biotechnology companies representing Michigan, making this a growing hub for the life sciences. “We are honored and proud to be a part of a consortium of Michigan-based companies impacting the life sciences ecosystem in a meaningful way,” added Dr. SantaLucia. “We have engineered our enzyme formulations with Fortis (Empirical Biosciences), collaborated with the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the development of a novel assay, and have now partnered with Cayman Chemical, the leading Michigan-based company supplying life science reagents for researchers worldwide.”