First time ultra-sensitive and simultaneous quantification of proteins, interactions, and post-translational modifications in single cells to enable exponential growth in proteomics and interactomics

PICO-NGS aims to revolutionize proteomics by enabling ultra-sensitive, high-parallel measurement of proteins, interactions, and modifications, accelerating advancements in various industries.

Subsidie
€ 2.498.125
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

In a human cell, there are about 20k protein coding genes (genome) that originate ~100k proteins (proteome). Proteins are involved in complex networks of protein-protein interactions (PPIs) influenced by post-translational modifications (PTMs), the interactome of living cells (~800,000 entities).

Genome and Proteome Dynamics

The genome is mostly static throughout cell lifetime and can be sequenced today in less than 1 hour. In contrast, the proteome and interactome are changing with factors such as environment and health, and they are not yet fully known.

Current Challenges in Proteomics and Interactomics

Today's methods for proteomics and interactomics are tedious and lack:

  • Sensitivity
  • Quantitativity
  • Parallelism

PICO-NGS Innovation

PICO-NGS combines ultra-high sensitivity (>10 fM) with high parallelism, measuring proteins, PPIs, and PTMs simultaneously (>50 targets).

Market Impact

This innovation will disrupt the global proteomics market, which is worth $29 billion with a 16% CAGR.

Applications in Various Industries

PICO-NGS will fertilize groundbreaking academic research and accelerate developments in various industries, including:

  1. Pharma (drug discovery)
  2. Biotech (biomarkers/diagnosis)
  3. Agrotech (crop sciences)

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.498.125
Totale projectbegroting€ 3.568.750

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-8-2023
Einddatum31-7-2025
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • ACTOME GMBHpenvoerder

Land(en)

Germany

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