RNA 精製市場の動態分析と今後の機会

RNA purification is a critical first step for preparing biological samples for a multitude of analytical techniques including real-time quantitative PCR, reverse transcription PCR, microarrays, Northern blot analysis, nuclease protection assays, RNA mapping, in vitro translation and cDNA library construction.

Based on a 34-question survey of more than 800 scientists who currently purify RNA, The RNA Purification Market: Evaluating Competitive Dynamics & Establishing Benchmarks provides suppliers with insights into the types of products required to support this research. In order to benchmark the current state of the market, this report details researchers experimental parameters and uses for purified RNA, current and future levels of sample throughput and the purification methods used. Additionally, it examines two directions in which the RNA purification market could be moving--outsourcing samples for purification and the use of robotics for high throughput purification.

To help to better understand the homebrew segment of the RNA purification market, respondents disclosed their experimental design, throughput and reasons for using homebrew products over commercial products. And finally, for both reagent and kit suppliers, this report reveals those supplier attributes that are of the greatest importance, as well as areas where they perform above or below expectations.

By utilizing this report to understand the actual experiences, needs and preferences of researchers, RNA purification kit and reagent suppliers will be better positioned to refine existing tools to appeal to the diverse needs of their target market as well as to convert homebrew users to commercial purification products. A combination of in-depth market insights, enhancements and innovations will extend the use of commercial RNA purification products into additional laboratories.

The major objectives of this report are as follows:

• Identify the most common experimental parameters for RNA purification and uses of purified RNA
• Measure throughput and estimate growth in the number of samples from which RNA is purified
• Determine the segment of the market who use homebrew reagents
• Identify preferred suppliers of RNA purification kits and reagents
• Assess satisfaction with purification products from an end-users perspective
• Evaluate the extent and drivers of customer loyalty toward kit and reagent suppliers

Table of Contents

Section 1. Analysis and Interpretation of Survey Results

Executive Summary

• Introduction
• Key Findings
• Study Objectives

Market Profile: Uses and Applications of Purified RNA

• Types of RNA
• Applications
• Sample Size and Yield

Drivers of Behavior

• Sample Source
• Throughput
• Area of Research

Market Dynamics: Users of Commercial Kits

• Preferred Suppliers
• Product Performance Attributes
• Understanding Customer Loyalty
• Measuring Satisfaction and Loyalty

Market Dynamics: Users of Commercial Reagents

• Preferred Suppliers
• Product Performance Attributes
• Understanding Customer Loyalty
• Measuring Satisfaction and Loyalty

Market Dynamics: Users of Homebrew

• Product Performance Attributes
• Factors Driving Homebrew Use

Future Directions in the RNA Purification Market

• High Throughput Robotics
• Outsourcing Sample Purification
• Challenges and Future Improvements

Conclusion

Section 2. Study Methodology and Demographics

• Methodology
• Definition of Terms
• Demographics
• Questionnaire

Section 3. Presentation of Survey Data

Usage and Applications

• Use of RNA purification
• Types of RNA purified/isolated for analysis
• Applications for which purified RNA is used
• Sources from which RNA is purified
• Age of typical RNA sample purified from formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue
• Percentage of RNA samples purified from specific sources
• Methods used to purify RNA
• Methods used for cell/tissue disruption in RNA purification
• Formats used for purifying RNA
• Methods used to assess the quality of RNA
• Minimum acceptable quality of RNA for use in downstream applications
• Methods used to store purified RNA
• Average number of different downstream applications for which each unique sample of RNA is utilized

RNA Purification Throughput

• Number of biological samples from which RNA is purified at one time
• Number of biological samples from which RNA is purified per month
• Expectation for the number of samples purified per month to change over the next twelve months
• Amount of starting sample
• Typical yield of total RNA
• Percentage of samples purified using specific methods RNA Purification Kits and Reagents
• Primary suppliers for both RNA purification kits and reagents
• Satisfaction with specific features of RNA purification kits/reagents from primary suppliers
• Overall satisfaction with RNA purification kits/reagents from primary suppliers

Supplier Performance

• Price paid per sample when purifying RNA using kits/reagents from primary suppliers
• Reasons for using homebrew reagents for RNA purification
• Length of time purchasing RNA purification kits/reagentsfrom primary supplier
• Opinion of primary supplier
• Change in opinion of primary supplier during period of using their products
• Likelihood to repurchase RNA purification kits/reagents from primary supplier
• Likelihood to purchase other products from primary supplier

Future Directions

• Use of robotic RNA purification system
• Outsourcing samples for RNA purification

Section 4. Appendices

• Insights and Perspectives
• Cross-Tabulations of Survey Data
• Other Recent Publications
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