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Shimadzu Supports Everybody Working with Microorganisms
While we cannot easily see microorganisms, they are closely linked to our lives. From ancient times, microorganisms have expanded Microorganisms are researched and utilized for a wide range of purposes in many research and industry fields.
the human diet by providing fermented foods including alcohol and pickles. In recent years, microorganisms have become The major purposes are inspection and control, identification, searching for new microorganisms, functional investigations, and
indispensable in the production of useful substances, such as antibiotics, taste components, and vitamins. Microorganisms are also industrial applications.
essential for environmental sustainability and improvements, including wastewater treatment, soil cleanup, and atmospheric balance.
Moreover, the application of microorganisms has infinitely extended the possibilities of biotechnologies, which have undergone
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explosive development since the 1970s. The application of microorganisms also promises solutions to food and energy problems, R Resear r c h aims in resear r c h and industr r y fields
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which are the biggest issues facing mankind.
Clinical research, hygiene Identification and detection Pharmaceuticals Searching for new microorganisms
However, microorganisms can also pose a threat to people. For example, E. coli O157 bacteria that causes food poisoning, norovirus
Chemistry Inspection and control (pollution countermeasure) Functional investigations/improvements
epidemics, and bacterial contamination of food factories all present serious social problems. In addition, new antibiotic-resistant
bacteria such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and emerging viruses present significant medical problems. Detection (investigation of biodegradation, etc.) Extraction of antibiotics and other useful components
To gain knowledge of microorganisms, diverse analysis technologies are applied to determine not only how many of what bacteria Extraction of enzymes and other useful components Inspection and control (pollution countermeasures)
are where (identification and quantitation) but also for research into the response to bacterial components, bacterial-derived Energy Searching for new microorganisms Foods Fermentation and brewing for food production
components, metabolites, and the environment. Environment Functional investigations, functional improvements Detection (disposition kinetics)
Shimadzu provides an extensive product range, expertise, and solutions to anyone dealing with microorganisms in a diverse range
Analysis of metabolites Inspection and control (pollution countermeasures)
of fields, including medicine, foods, chemicals, energy, the environment, clinical medicine, and hygiene.
Inspection and control Functional investigations
Recovery of metabolites Searching for new microorganisms
Observation and Identification Detection of Specific
Research into microorganisms is multifaceted, from the observation of microorganisms to the chemical analysis of
of Microorganisms Microorganisms
microorganism-derived components.
Consequently, the most important point is the selection of the optimal research approach and the best instruments to support the
research. This document introduces examples of the application of Shimadzu products to these research aims.
Workflow for microorganism research
Ampdirect Plus Component
Observation Identification Detection Other applications
DeNOVA-5000HT analysis
AXIMA series
Norovirus G1/G2
detection reagent kit
Basic MultiNA Contents
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BioSpec-nano applied
SPM-9600 Aims Target Analytical Instrument/Reagent Page
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Observation of Morphology Microscope P. 4
Microorganism Species
Identification of Genome Information DeNOVA-5000HT DNA Sequencer P. 6
Microorganism Species Low-Molecular Information LCMS-2020 P. 8
Detection of Specific Nucleic Acid (DNA) Ampdirect Plus P. 10
Microorganisms Nucleic Acid (RNA) Norovirus G1/G2 Detection Reagent Kit P. 12
Analysis of Protein, Peptide, Lipid, etc. MALDI-TOF MS P. 14
Microorganism-Derived Protein MALDI-TOF MS P. 18
Components Amino Acid, Fatty Acid, Organic Acid, etc. GCMS-QP2010 Plus P. 20
Saccharide, Organic Acid, Amino Acid, etc. Prominence HPLC P. 22
Prominence UFLC LCMS-2020 GCMS-QP2010 Plus Amino Acid, Organic Acid, and Aflatoxin Prominence UFLC P. 24
Nucleic Acid, Amino Acid, and Aflatoxin LCMS-2020 P. 26
Analysis of Microorganism Components Other Applications Protein, Peptide, etc. Spectrophotometers P. 30
Metal AA-7000 Series, etc. P. 31
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