Protagen, a provider of products, services and software for protein research, has launched its new Bio-IT software product Modiro PTM-Explorer for analysis of protein post-translational modifications
Modiro automates the identification of post-translational modifications (PTMs) of proteins to provide more comprehensive information while reducing the time for analysis.
Modiro analyses thousands of mass spectrometry profiles in parallel to identify unknown mass shifts, sequence errors and unspecific enzymatic cleavage of amino acids in high throughput.
In a single step, Modiro enables these variances to be clearly visualized and evaluated via a unique interface.
The analysis of many spectra in parallel, together with Modiro's analysis interface, provides a more complete characterization of the protein faster than previously possible.
PTMs modulate the activity of most proteins, and analysis of these modifications has become increasingly important for drug discovery and development.
Modiro enables protein researchers to identify more of these crucial PTMs in their proteins of interest.
The developed algorithms in the software can generate more knowledge from existing mass spectrometry results.
Modiro can use mass spectrometry data from all leading instrument manufacturers.
The program has been developed as part of Protagen's long-lasting close collaboration with Bruker Daltonik , Bremen, Germany.
Protagen will introduce Modiro at the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) 2007 meeting, starting 31 March 2007 in Tampa, USA.
