Nonlinear Dynamics announces release date for Pro MST

Release date for Pro MST

(Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) Nonlinear Dynamics, a leading provider of bioinformatics solutions, today announced that it is to release its extended protein informatics solution, Pro MST, in the early summer, with an official launch taking place at the HUPO Congress in Munich in August.

Pro MST builds on the already well-established data mining tool, Pro. Developed in collaboration with several key pharmaceutical customers, Pro MST supports the proteomics workflow to store, manage and mine the vast quantities of data generated during 2D gel and MS experiments. Data from Nonlinear's leading 2D gel image analysis products - the Progenesis and Phoretix ranges - is directly imported into the Pro system, together providing software support for the complete workflow.

Pro MST enables users to streamline the data flow from sample preparation through gel running, spot picking and mass spectrometry using three flexible modules. The Sample Tracking, Query Tool and Mass Spec modules are used for sample and experimental data entry, mining stored analysis results and linking MS-based protein identifies back to 2D-gel-based data respectively. Modules can be applied sequentially to match existing proteomics workflows, employing the single shared database to transfer results between research interfaces.

Due to its flexible structure, Pro MST can be deployed throughout an institute to accommodate single or multiple user access. This then provides the single platform for research across project teams, while maintaining data integrity. The establishment of this fluid protein informatics workflow will greatly enhance the ability to extract information from the large datasets typically generated within proteomics.

Will Dracup, Group CEO of Nonlinear Dynamics, said, "For those using 2D gels and mass spec, it is still the case that silos exist, containing data generated from different disciplines, various pieces of hardware and software or different, disparate groups within an organisation. Pro MST closes the proteomics loop, enabling interaction between groups, integration of data and interfacing of systems. Its release illustrates Nonlinear's continuing delivery of relevant and innovative solutions to the challenges facing today's proteomics researcher."

About Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd

Nonlinear Dynamics develops proteomics analysis software that is different, ground-breaking and above all designed to help you generate reliable conclusions that are reproducible across labs. Our new way of thinking has been applied to LCMS, MALDI and 2D data analysis so you can make a real difference using a combination of the right techniques, your expertise and the Progenesis software. The TotalLab laboratory products for 1D gel analysis provide quick and simple quantitation through to in-depth lane relationship studies, as well as offering features for research that requires 21CFR part 11 compliance.

"Everything about Nonlinear Dynamics makes it a great company to work with..."
Merry L. Lindsey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Nonlinear sells and supports its products through its UK headquarters and its USA office, as well as a global network of partners and OEM resellers.

Contact: Beth Rossiter, Marketing Department
Email: beth.rossiter@nonlinear.com
Tel: +44 (0)191 230 2121

Released: 02 June 2005

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