Fastamp® solutions for ambient-temperature pathogen molecular assays
FastAmp® solutions offer an equipment-free, ambient-temperature approach for pathogen assays, enhancing DNA/RNA amplification and stabilizing nucleic acids. Validated for both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria detection in food industries.
Overview
FastAmp® solutions revolutionize pathogen molecular assays by eliminating the need for complex equipment and enabling ambient-temperature operations. These solutions are designed to lyse cells and viral particles, inactivate viruses in 5 minutes at room temperature, inhibit nucleases, and stabilize nucleic acids without the use of guanidinium. This approach significantly simplifies the sample preparation process, making it ideal for Point-of-Care viral diagnostics and food industry applications.
Technical specifications
- Equipment-free operation: Works at ambient temperature, eliminating the need for lab equipment.
- Broad-spectrum application: Effective on both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as viral pathogens.
- Rapid virus inactivation: Inactivates viruses at room temperature within 5 minutes.
- Enhanced amplification: Improves DNA/RNA amplification, particularly isothermal amplification like RPA reactions.
- Low toxicity: Safe for animals, humans, plants, and the environment, free of guanidinium.
- Compatibility: Designed to work without affecting common enzymes like DNA polymerase and reverse transcriptases.
Technology readiness level
FastAmp® solutions have reached Technology Readiness Level 9, having been extensively tested and validated through collaborations with institutions like Broad, Harvard, and Princeton. The technology is ready for commercial deployment, with plans for further validation in detecting bacteria in meat using innovative assays.
About Intact Genomics
Intact Genomics is an ISO 13485:2016 certified biotechnology company that specializes in the development and manufacture of high-performance molecular biology reagents and genomic services. Founded in 2013 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company leverages proprietary technologies, including Fungal Artificial Chromosomes (FAC) and advanced large DNA fragment cloning, to provide solutions for isothermal DNA/RNA amplification, gene editing, and molecular cloning. Their product portfolio, which includes over 100 items such as high-efficiency competent cells, enzymes, and RPA optimization tools, is designed to support high-quality, reproducible research across diverse fields including human health, agriculture, and environmental science.
The company serves a global customer base across academia and industry, enabling researchers to address complex challenges in genomic structure, function, and natural product discovery. By offering both off-the-shelf molecular biology products and custom services—such as library construction, protein expression, and OEM manufacturing—Intact Genomics provides scalable support for diagnostic development and drug discovery efforts. Their commitment to reliability and innovation has established them as a key resource for laboratories seeking specialized tools for streamlined cloning and rapid isothermal testing methods.
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