Next-Gen Protein Sequencing™ Made Scalable, Accessible, and Insightful

The next frontier in discovery is set to transform our understanding of the human proteome and unlock the intricacies of cellular function like never before.

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Next-Gen Protein Sequencing™ (NGPS™) reveals insights into critical questions:

  • Is a specific protein present?
  • Which proteins are important to health and disease?
  • Why are proteins important?
  • How do proteins change with disease and in response to therapy?

With Next-Gen Protein Sequencing, you can answer these critical questions quickly, right in your own lab.

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Learn About Next-Gen Protein Sequencing Technology

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Benchtop-friendly and accessible for all labs

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Auto-analysis eliminates the need for bioinformatics

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Single-molecule resolution for deeper insights

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Streamlined setup with minimal maintenance

Key Benefits

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How it Works

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Prepare

Library Preparation and Sequencing Kits contain everything you need to initiate the Next-Gen Protein Sequencing process, from sample prep to loading.

  • Includes reagents to digest and functionalize proteins
  • Supplies aminopeptidases and recognizers to begin sequencing

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Sequence

Platinum® Pro sequences peptides by capturing fluorescent signals from each N-terminal amino acid (NAA) binding event, enabling real-time, single-molecule protein sequencing.

  • Uses aminopeptidases to sequentially cleave each amino acid
  • Repeats the process to sequence the entire peptide

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Analyze

Sequencing data is automatically uploaded to the Platinum Analysis software, which interprets results at the single-molecule level. No bioinformatics expertise is required.

  • Delivers clear, interpretable single-molecule protein insights
  • Removes the need for complex data analysis tools

Identify Peptides with Kinetic Signatures

 

Accelerating the Path to Discovery

A kinetic signature comprises the measurable characteristics of the series of dynamic recognizer events that uniquely identify a peptide.

Kinetic signatures change dynamically with alterations in amino acid and post-translational modifications (PTMs), providing a reliable means to accurately align peptides to their respective proteins.

Unlike other technologies, kinetic signatures offer a robust and confident approach to this alignment.

 

As Next-Gen Protein Sequencing becomes more widespread, kinetic signatures will be crucial to identifying every amino acid and every PTM, making Quantum-Si’s technology key to advancing our understanding of the proteome.
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Expand the Frontiers of Proteomics With NGPS™

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How NGPS Compares to Other Methods

 

NGPS Takes Mass Spectrometry to New Depths

Our technology identifies proteins using unique kinetic signatures based on the binding kinetics of amino acid recognition events. In contrast, mass spectrometry infers protein identification based on the mass:charge ratio, which may not distinguish protein variants of similar size.

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Next-Gen Protein Sequencing with Platinum Pro fits your lab’s space, budget, and expertise, delivering rapid insights without the need for bioinformatics or complex infrastructure.

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NGPS Improves Upon Immunoassays

Next-Gen Protein Sequencing provides deeper insights with single-molecule resolution that, unlike immunoassays, enables assessment of what is happening at the amino acid level.

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  • Verify the specificity of your antibodies by sequencing the target protein
  • Sequence the protein band from your gel
  • Positively identify protein findings with amino
    acid resolution
  • Interrogate protein variants not resolved by antibodies

Sequence Proteins from Gels

NGPS Improves Upon Edman Degradation

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Next-Gen Protein Sequencing leverages a one-pot reaction without complex and expensive cyclical chemistry and fluidics to achieve single-amino acid resolution. With NGPS, you benefit from:

  • Deeper protein sequencing discoveries
  • Easy protein sequencing workflows
  • Affordable protein sequencing solutions

Explore the Capabilities of Platinum Pro

Discover how our proteomics platform can transform your research with single-molecule resolution and unmatched flexibility.

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New Preprint by Northwestern University, Neil Kelleher, PhD

This preprint highlights the potential of merging Next-Generation Protein Sequencing™ with individual ion mass spectrometry. By combining these methods, we can capture a fuller picture of IL-6 proteoforms, which is critical for advancing therapeutic innovation.

Neil Kelleher, PhD
Professor, Northwestern University

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Next-Gen Protein
Sequencing Applications

Protein Barcoding

Simultaneously characterize multiple protein variants with barcoding, increasing throughput and improving efficiency in screening and therapeutic development.

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Protein Identification

Achieve single-amino acid resolution for precise protein characterization, and validation in research and diagnostics.

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Protein Variants

Detect amino acid substitutions and isobaric variations with single-molecule resolution, uncovering critical insights into health and disease.

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Post Translational Modifications

Precisely analyze proteoforms and post-translational modifications (PTM) to gain deeper functional insights into protein regulation and activity.

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Antibody Sequencing and Characterization

Gain deep insights into antibody specificity, affinity, and purity. This advanced approach ensures precise targeting and maximized efficacy in therapeutic development.

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Biomarker Identification

Uncover disease biomarkers with single-molecule precision. Gain deeper disease insights through advanced proteomic analysis.

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FAQs About Next-Gen Protein Sequencing