Proteomics can complement genomics results by giving dynamic, real-time insights into biological functions and disease mechanisms, enabling broad applications such as precision medicine, biomarker research and drug discovery. However, it has long been seen as complex, costly and confined to specialized labs.
But what if you could generate high-quality proteomics data using existing standard lab molecular biology equipment and next-generation sequencing (NGS) infrastructure?
This infographic explores a workflow that can bring proteomics to any lab in nine easy steps.
Download this infographic to discover:
- How to run a proteomics workflow in a short timeframe, even without prior experience
- A unique technology that combines antibody-based assays with PCR
- Multiplex biomarker analysis with exceptional specificity, sensitivity and minimal sample volume
Proteomics for all
No new instruments
needed - works with a wide
range of mid and highthroughput sequencers.
Broad proteome coverage and deep profiling
of inflammation – with around 1000 proteins
highly representative of known disease and
proteogenomic associations.
Comprehensive data
analysis and quality
control software for all
levels of expertise.
Affordable library
prep that seamlessly
integrates with NGS
workflows.
Don’t get lost on the
path to proteomics
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Using existing NGS infrastructure and expertise, labs can run a proteomics workflow
in a short timeframe with minimal hands-on time, even without prior proteomics
experience. The complete library preparation protocol can be completed in 1.5 days,
with typically less than 2.5 hours of hands-on time.
Dilute samples and controls.
(86 samples + 10 controls)
Assess quality of the library through an
electrophoresis platform and send library
for NGS sequencing.
Incubate overnight at room temperature.
Hands on time ~1hr
~2hr
Add diluted samples to a pre-loaded
incubation plate containing all pre-mixed
and dried-down reagents needed for the
reaction, including antibodies.
QC data with dedicated software and
analyze results with Olink® Insight,
an open-access tool for study design
and data analysis
Add PCR mastermix
to incubated samples.
Run PCR.
Pool amplified samples
into one tube.
Use magnetic
beads for
the library
purification.
How does it work?
All Olink panels are powered by the highly trusted Proximity Extension Assay (PEA), a unique technology
that combines antibody-based assays with PCR. This approach enables multiplex protein biomarker
analysis with exceptional specificity, high sensitivity, and minimal sample volume requirements
Two matched antibodies
labelled with unique
oligonucleotides
simultaneously bind to a
target protein in solution.
In close proximity and upon
specific antibody binding,
the oligonucleotides
hybridize and are extended
by DNA polymerase.
The newly created
double-stranded DNA
barcode is amplified by
PCR, ready for readout
by NGS.
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Easy protocol
with pre-mixed
reagents.
Add proteomics to your next-generation sequencing
workflow in just nine steps.
Proteomics can complement genomics results by giving dynamic, real-time insights into
biological functions and disease mechanisms. Integrating genomics with proteomics
enables broad applications across areas such as precision medicine, biomarker research
and drug discovery.
Proteomics has long been seen as complex, costly, and confined to specialized labs.
But what if you could generate high-quality proteomics data using existing standard
lab molecular biology equipment and NGS infrastructure? This infographic explores a
workflow that can bring proteomics to any lab in nine easy steps, with Olink Reveal.
The Simple Path to
Proteomics with
Olink® Reveal
QC AND NGS
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