On Tuesday, Shares of Quantum-Si Incorporated (NASDAQ: QSI) surged significantly, rising 13.57% during the regular trading session to close at $2.26, followed by a 10.62% after-hours increase to $2.50. This momentum was sparked by the company’s recent unveiling of innovative protein sequencing tools, highlighting its commitment to advancing proteomic research.
Introducing the Platinum Library Prep Kit, V2
Quantum-Si (QSI) announced the Platinum Library Prep Kit, V2, a groundbreaking tool designed to simplify workflows and enhance the capabilities of researchers in analyzing the proteome. This advanced kit significantly reduces hands-on time to under two hours while maintaining precision and reliability.
Key features include:
- Enhanced Performance: Achieves successful libraries and sequencing results for 85% of proteins attempted, expanding the diversity of proteins available for in-depth studies.
- Optimized Efficiency: Uses fivefold less protein input compared to its predecessor, V1, making it ideal for limited or precious samples.
- Streamlined Preparation: Produces sequencing-ready libraries with standard laboratory equipment in less than two hours of hands-on work.
The Platinum Library Prep Kit sets a new benchmark for accessibility in proteomics, enabling research labs equipped with benchtop instruments to harness the power of Next-Gen Protein Sequencing with unprecedented ease.
Launch of the Protein Barcoding Kit
Complementing the Platinum Library Prep Kit, Quantum-Si introduced the Protein Barcoding Kit, a multiplexed solution aimed at transforming protein research. This kit meets the objectives of biopharma research by enabling effective protein screening utilizing peptide barcodes.
Applications include optimizing lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), evaluating mRNA therapeutics, and analyzing protein characteristics. It offers:
- Cost and Time Efficiency: Features an overnight workflow requiring less than an hour of hands-on time.
- High Sensitivity: Detects low-abundance proteins while providing relative quantitation across a broad dynamic range.
Pioneering Proteomics Research
Quantum-Si’s (QSI) innovations underscore its mission to make proteomic analysis more accessible and transformative. The company’s tools empower researchers to unlock molecular insights efficiently, driving breakthroughs in therapeutic development and accelerating advancements in understanding life’s complexity at the molecular level.
