創薬と臨床診断のためのラボ・オン・チップとマイクロ流体技術最新動向

Abstract

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Advances in Lab on Chip/Microfluidics for Drug Discovery and Clinical Diagnostics provides in-depth information about the various commercial products and technologies developed for drug discovery and clinical diagnostics, currently available in the market and those on the verge of commercialization. In this research, Frost & Sullivan' s expert analysts thoroughly examine microarrays, biosensors, lab-on-chip assays and other emerging technologies.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope and Segmentation
  • Methodology
• Technology Snapshot
  • The Concept of Microfluidics
  • Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
  • Key Findings

2 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS

• Technology Primer
  • Related Definitions
  • Importance of Lab Automation Robotics and Miniaturization
  • Microfluidics and LOC Technologies and Their Advantages
  • Technology Applications
• Technology Trends
  • Trends in Drug Discovery--Screening More Compounds in Less Time
  • Trends in Clinical Diagnostics--Genomics and Proteomics
  • Future Trends and Technology Impact
• Noteworthy Developments in Corporate and Academic sectors
  • Corporate Sector
  • Universities and Academic Institutions

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Influential Market Factors
  • Technology Accelerators
  • Technology Barriers
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Strategic Recommendations
• Other Factors
  • Funding Analysis
  • Mergers and Acquisitions/Collaborations and Partnerships
  • Technology Licensing and Technology Transfer Opportunities

4 ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IN COMPANIES AND UNIVERSITIES

• Technology Innovations in Companies--North America
  • Microfluidic Instruments for Drug Discovery and Diagnostics--USA
  • Chip-Based Protein Crystallization Technology Aids in Drug Discovery--USA
  • Semiconductor-Based Photonic LOC Solutions for Biomedical Applications--USA
  • Digital Microfluidics--A Breakthrough Solution for Automated Nanoliter Fluid Handling--USA
  • Microfluidic Chip-Based Systems for Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry--USA
  • A Simple-to-Use High-Throughput Nanofluidic Technology for SNP Genotyping--USA
  • Microfluidic Devices for Lifesciences Applications--Canada
  • Credit Card-Like Microfluidic Devices for Multiple Applications--USA
  • POC Testing through Credit Card-Sized Microfluidic Devices--Canada
  • A Pioneer Chip-Based AIDS Diagnostic Device for Resource-Poor Settings--USA
• Technology Innovations in Companies--Europe and APAC
  • Microfluidics Systems for Drug Discovery and Cellular Diagnostics--Ireland
  • Microchip for Automated Sample Preparation and Manipulation of Biological Samples--Switzerland
  • Microfluidics Solutions for Lifesciences Applications-UK
  • An All-in-One Chip-Based Gene Analysis System--Germany
  • Microfluidics Systems for Drug Discovery and Lead Optimization--Netherlands
  • Reverse Transcriptase PCR Takes Place on an LOC Platform--Germany
  • Microfluidic Instruments for Chemistry Processes for Drug Discovery Research--Hungary
  • Microfluidic Chip-Based Platforms for Lifesciences Applications--Germany
  • Microfluidic Device with Reduced Potency Data-Receiving Time--UK
  • Instant ELISA Kit Using LOC Technology--Switzerland
  • Protein Quantification Using a Lab on a Compact Disk-Sweden
  • DNA Biochip Assay for Diagnosing Sepsis and Other Infectious Diseases--Finland
  • A Handheld Microfluidic Diagnostic System for Universal Applications--Australia
• Technology Innovations in Universities and Academia
  • A First of Its Kind High-Resolution Microscope on a Chip--USA
  • Nanopumps that Have Achieved Phenomenal Flow Rates May Pave Way for Portable LOC--USA
  • Toward the Development of an LOC for an Array of Applications--Canada
  • A Microfluidic Liquid Chromatography System for Proteomic Investigations--USA
  • A Novel Microfluidic Heating System for Rapid Continuous Flow PCR-on-a-Chip--USA
  • A Fully Integrated System for Genetic Profiling--EU
  • Switching on UV Unclogs Microfluidic Nanopipes--USA
  • Thermal Fluid Actuation System for LOC Applications--Sweden
  • Microfluidic Crystallization Platform Yields Quick Crystals--USA

5 IMPORTANT PATENTS AND KEY PARTICIPANTS

• Patents
  • Corporate Patents
  • Academic Patents
• Key Industry Participants
  • Corporate Contacts
  • Academic Contacts

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Number of Biotech Companies (2002-2012)
  • Government R&D Investment in Biotechnology (2002-2012)
  • Venture Capital Investment in Biotechnology (2002-2012)
  • Pharmaceuticals R&D Expenditure (2002-2012)
  • Incidence of Prostate Cancer (2002-2012)
  • Incidence of Breast Cancer (2002-2012)