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Sidec Technologies, Stockholm, Sweden performs 3-D visual analysis for the Bristol Institute for Transfusion Sciences (BITS), UK, in order to investigate the structure and function of red blood cell adhesion molecules.
Sidec's method for 3-D imaging and analysis of macromolecules, SET, will
provide a resource to the ongoing project at BITS where the role of red
blood cell adhesion molecules in haemopoiesis and sickle cell disease is
studied.
Mr. Gosta Sjoholm, CEO of Sidec Technologies AB commented, "Sidec's rapid
electron tomography method can provide unique 3-D information about
interacting molecules and help the research team at BITS to better
understanding of molecular function.
Professor David Anstee, Director of BITS, describes the results as "very
interesting and a helpful tool in the research project".
Sidec has recently expanded its organization with a specialized European
sales division in order to reinforce it's commitment to the European market.
ABOUT THE BRISTOL INSTITUTE FOR TRANSFUSION SCIENCES
The Bristol Institute for Transfusion Sciences was established in 1995.
Under the directorship of Professor David Anstee, the Institute aims to
bring together research and teaching at the International Blood Group
Reference Laboratory, the Bristol Blood Centre and the University of
Bristol. Today, there are three programs of research; cellular therapies,
antibody therapies and blood safety. Please visit the website for further
information: www.bloodnet.nbs.nhs.uk/ibgrl
ABOUT SIDEC TECHNIOLOGIES AB
Sidec Technologies provides solutions for the rapid studies of protein
conformation and interactions, based on the company's proprietary 3-D
reconstruction technology and electron tomography. With offices in
Stockholm and Lund, Sweden and San Diego, California, Sidec offers contract
research services for analysis of membrane bound proteins, as well as
studies of proteins in solution, to be used in drug discovery. Main
investors are the Karolinska Investment Fund and Industrifonden. For more
information, please visit www.sidec.com
CONTACTS
Sidec Technologies AB
For press material and further information, please visit our News & Events
section at www.sidec.com or contact:
Ms. Malin Engström
Marketing Director
Phone: +46 733 106932
E-mail: malin.engstrom@sidec.com
The Bristol Institute for Transfusion Sciences
Website: www.bloodnet.nbs.nhs.uk/ibgrl
Prof. David Anstee,
Director
Phone: +44 (0) 117 991 2102
E-Mail: david.anstee@nbs.nhs.uk
DISCLAIMER
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are
"forward-looking" statements, which involve a high degree of risk and
uncertainty. Such statements are only predictions, and the actual events or
results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking
statements.
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