The BIAffinity-System
Analysis of Molecular Interactions by Reflectometric Interference Spectroscopy

BIAffinity is a powerful tool for pharmaceutical and biochemical research laboratories for characterizing molecular interactions. The combination of biochips with variable surfaces and a convincing instrument technology allows highly sensitive and reliable detection of binding events between biological macromolecules. Biomolecular recognition is the most important event in biochemical pathways of living systems.
Whether gene expression, signal transduction by hormones or neurotransmitters, immune response through antigen-antibody interaction or enzyme reactions: Any of these processes is preceded by the specific binding of a ligand to a biological receptor. Therefore the detection and characterization of such binding events are crucial for the understanding of mechanisms and functions of biochemical processes.